<p>"For some reason…people like to tell students (particularly in this forum) to focus more on finances or what their family can afford, no matter whether the student indicates that they are low income or not…</p>
<p>…I won’t explain as to why I think this is, I’m sure you already know, but don’t let them hold you back."</p>
<p>Spell it out. I believe you are saying that black students are assumed to have to factor cost into their educations… yes! Just like everyone else. I don’t believe that advice is limited to this forum.</p>
<p>Here’s another person saying factor in finances. Unless you king out with Oprah, it matters! </p>
<p>But if it doesn’t, consider LMU (Loyola Marymount). My son got in for film production with those stats (the ones above, not the ones in the link), but with no aid, that means $55k a year plus expected increases.</p>