Cornell vs UVA (Debt vs No Debt)

sevmom
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:43:21 +0000

The most reasonable way to bring down debt is to not take on a lot of debt to begin with. It’s not crazy that you want to get out of Virginia and don’t want to go to UVa or Virginia Tech but I doubt Cornell will match Virginia instate prices if your EFC indicates you can pay more. I would imagine they wouldn’t match any instate prices from anywhere. Neither of my sons would apply instate to William & Mary-great school but just not for them. So, I can understand that UVa is just not for you but I’m thinking that Cornell probably doesn’t care to come down to instate price for you but I may be wrong on that. You may want to try a quick appeal so you don’t end up regretting later that you did not try everything to get the cost down (but your guidance counselor may know best if that is worth doing). Possible ways to help with Cornell-working every summer, working during school, be a TA if Cornell allows undergrads to do so, look for more outside scholarships, etc. Good luck!