Financial need vs want

kelsmom
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:03:44 +0000

I do not think anyone should be held back from attending Michigan, including myself, an admitted student from an upper middle class family that doesn’t have $50,000 plus travel, book, supplies, etc. to pay for college for myself and to subsidize the education of those “who can’t afford it.” I put that in quotations as my family also cannot afford it.



As a Michigan resident and taxpayer, I can tell you quite bluntly that the fact that you are an admitted student from any family who does not live in Michigan is exactly why you should be subsidizing the education of those “who can’t afford it” at Michigan. If you wish to enjoy the fine taxpayer-supported university, you will have to pay the full fare. I am an upper middle class parent whose children would not get a dime of aid from UM. I sure as heck do not feel I should have to subsidize anyone from out of state.