The cost of college is on just about everyone's mind - including President Obama's. During last week's State of the Union address, the President highlighted a new, ambitious plan to make college more affordable with free community college tuition for some, as well as a tax code overhaul to help those who qualify receive tax credits for college.

Whether any such plan will become a reality is uncertain, but there are some things you can do in the meantime to make sure you get the best college aid package and graduate with the least amount of debt possible. Find out more in this week's blog.