<p>OP, plug the figures UCBalumnus cited (post #49) in a spreadsheet with NEU as first column, UCSD in the 2nd column, UoP in the third column. The rows will be the expenses and scholarships/grants/loans you will get with the final total showing the net cost. For the expense rows, add plane tickets. Go to Expedia and plug in a one-way ticket on the days you will most likely be traveling based on the school calendar. To back up the expenses, print out each school’s COA. Show the paperwork to your mother.</p>