Comparing COA in FA letter to earlier estimates

Yes, bad assumption. Also, re fees, what is rather inconspicuous is that student health insurance is included in the fees total, which is something a student can waive if proof of qualifying alternate insurance coverage is available. Now UIUC insurance is a good buy, when compared with other schools, but the premium is going up about 25% next year, but if it works to waive it, that’s a big chunk off the fees column. Chicago Trib. just ran a story on rejected waiver applications, but there’s undoubtedly lots of families that can use their own insurance while their children are at school.