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The feds will lend you all the money you need for an Ivy League education, if you know how to get it. Make sure you know how -- and where -- to apply for the best loans for you.

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With recent changes in tuition policies, you may be surprised at how little a top-rated private institution can cost. In some cases, you may be able to get a degree for less out-of-pocket than an in-state public school. Don't believe it? See for yourself.

You may never have heard of some of these institutions, but when you consider you can get a great education for a very reasonable price, choosing one of them to be your alma mater could be a very smart decision.

Looking for places that will make an Ivy League pedigree look like a bargain? Then look no further than these schools, rated by The Chronicle of Higher Education as the most expensive places to further an education.

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With college prices going up, the average tuition cost is now $23,712, not including room and board. Still, that may seem like a bargain compared to these schools, ranked as the nation's priciest for the 2007-08 school year.

Yale President Richard C. Levin said the school wants to allow students to "make the most of Yale -- academically and beyond -- without worrying about excessive work hours or debt."