And then where are they going year 3-4 for free.
What if OP says no to community college ?
I am being real.
How do we know what they qualify for - they are upper middle class - per the student.
They may not attend the free four year but then they are just kicking the can down the road two years.
And yes those free four years have costs - transportation etc.
The point being - it’s providing a range of options - as are you. OP should know possible options.
Does med school and community college mix ? It’s possible but is it realistic ? Potentially another concern.
And we have no idea yet how OP will test.