<p>Emeraldkity, I don’t know what housing costs are where you live, but a $24K mortgage ain’t gonna getcha much around here</p>
<p>I was referring to the mortgage * payments*
dyserenity was referring to house payments of $2,000 a month
I agree a mortgage of $24,000 would be more aligned with costs 60 years ago.</p>
<p>Still- while families under $40,000 will be having their costs waived- that is only at the very selective schools for the most part.</p>
<p>If you are a family- whose income is less than $40K, or even $70K, it is likely that your resources during your childs upbringing, have been much more challenged than someone whose family makes 6 figures.</p>
<p>More resources means better support, and more ability to qualify for merit aid, and stronger academic preparation by being able to live in an area with better schools.</p>
<p>Students who are 1st gen college, who are bright, but not bright enough to get enough merit aid to make a difference, who are afraid of taking out more than $5,000 in loans every year, have limited choices- even though a family making $60K will probably still get some need based aid, is it even going to be enough to make a difference?( especially considering that aid packages, may consist 100% of loans &/or not meet 100% of need)</p>
<p>there are scholarships for minority students however 
<a href=“http://www.gmsp.org/(dsjzlq553gxvevqhouq40245)/default.aspx[/url]”>http://www.gmsp.org/(dsjzlq553gxvevqhouq40245)/default.aspx</a>
<a href=“http://www.hsf.net/[/url]”>http://www.hsf.net/</a></p>