60K Debt for Duke?

beth_s_mom
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:41:58 +0000

I think $31,000 is a reasonable amount to pay for a Duke education, especially since you say your parents can afford to pay their $24,000 contribution. The COA at our state flagship is just about that amount for certain majors and I’d choose Duke over our state flagship in a heartbeat. Depending on what state you’re in, you might not have a lot of options that are significantly less expensive than your net cost at Duke. You said your parents will just have to give up some luxuries to afford their contribution. Giving up luxuries for a child’s top notch education is reasonable. Let them do it if they’re willing. There’s no need to put yourself into debt.