A good read for parents is No Sucker Left Behind

A college education is the second largest investment you will probably make next to your home. There are many hidden costs of sending a student to college. This catches parents off guard and unprepared. This book gives you a heads up and some tips on how to handle the high cost of a college degree. This is not to scare off parents but I am all about gathering information. With information, you can tackle the financial expectations successfully.