(BPT) - During the chaos of backÂ-to-Âcampus season, there's a lot to think about. Students around the country just arriving at school or those already settled into the new semester are coping with all the details of this major life transition. From the lastÂ-minute items they may have forgotten to pack to ongoing necessities they'll need to purchase, those costs can add up quickly.
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