<p>If paying for WashU is a concern, contact [Bill</a> Witbrodt](<a href=“Newsroom - The Source - Washington University in St. Louis”>Newsroom - The Source - Washington University in St. Louis) and tell him how you’re trying to make a decision between your local state school and WashU and you’re inclined to go to the state school because of the cost. There’s a good chance he’ll give you more financial aid as an incentive to go to WashU.</p>