Dream School VS Affordable School

OzieBee
Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:33:32 +0000

I need advice in making one of the most difficult choices of my life !!!
I got accepted to both University of Michigan and Barnard College (Women’s college with Columbia Univ affiliation). UMich offered me a full ride for the first year, no loans… However if I attend Barnard I’m looking at around $4,000-$5,000 per year in loans and I would have to work. Barnard is absolutely my DREAM SCHOOL, but I really do like UMich… I can’t decide between the two !!! I feel like Barnard would provide me with more opportunities, but is it worth the student loan debt ? I come from a very low-income family so paying back the loans will fall solely upon me and I am considering grad school. OPINIONS? HELP?

Sincerely,
A confused student :(