Considering "Fairness" When Paying Sibling College Costs

Fourthmom
Wed, 18 May 2016 01:03:19 +0000

We have planned so that we can pay for up to a U of MN education for both of our kids. That means they can attend any branch of the university and all of the state colleges fall into our price range too. We have reciprocity with ND and WI public schools. A lot of affordable public options are available to them. My oldest daughter wanted to attend a private school that would normally be above our budget. She got a large merit award from them and also received a large four year renewable scholarship award that puts it in line with our state schools. We feel like we are getting a lot of bang for our buck. Our second daughter will have the same deal. If she doesn’t have the stats to earn the merit awards like her sister, she’ll still have a lot of good college options available to her. We feel like our plan is fair. Fair doesn’t always mean equal.