Student Debt 101 - Knowledge is Power

I just have to put my two cents in about something. Because my whole blog is inspired by my student loan debt, I need to give all parents some advice. Although I am not a parent yet, I have some wisdom to share. When I was in high school and choosing a college to attend, my parents (great people by the way) told me that I could go anywhere that I wanted to go. Being the conscientious student that I was, I got great grades by working very hard. So, when college time came, I was so excited to do just that, go wherever I wanted to go(which was an out of state school). What I didn't understand (and this may sound stupid) is the impact that the tuition would have on me. I was so concerned with just going to college that the cost meant nothing. I really think that students should be specifically told how much money they will owe, what that means per month, and what many professions make per month. They need to see how big of a chunk o change it is to pay for schooling. I know not all students pay for school due to scholarships or help from family, but for those who do, this is really important. I was no dumby, I was just an average kid who thought about kid stuff...that didn't include how I'd pay for college. Now, paying for student loan debt is a large part of my life that I could have avoided by knowing the facts and going to a state school. I can't sit and regret because I can't change it, so I have devoted a lot of time to dealing with it the best that I can and being happy in the process :). What do you think?