<p>Yes, and what is your point? With a total bill north of $60,000 Amherst would offer that family $16,000 loan-free assistance. Try to get that in most other schools!</p>
<p>The family still gets to keep $135,000. How is it not affordable? </p>
<p>At the end of a day, if this family wants to save, there are community colleges and state schools. However, that choice would have little to do with affordability, but rather with capital savings.</p>