<p>Thank you so much for all the input. Now I have strategies for when I talk to them about finances. I think they are somewhat aware of the cost of college, but not completely. I don’t think my family is eligible for significant financial aid.</p>
<p>@Neonzeus - First off, cool name. Second, one parent is far more open and rational to these sort of discussions than the other parent, so I will start the conversation with the parents, who is also more likely to give me an accurate answer.</p>