<p>Blackroses216 - You really have a huge gap to fill, and you’ll have to do so again each year. There are scholarships out there, but many are just one-time.</p>
<p>The grandparent idea could work… if they are financially comfortable they might be delighted to have the opportunity to contribute. But remember that their money was earned at much lower salaries than today, and $10,000 may seem like a huge sum to them (especially if they were hurt by the stock market crash).</p>
<p>I have heard that there may be summer research jobs on campus. Hopefully Mudd students can add detail of salary and summer living expenses. </p>
<p>I hesistate to be the killjoy here because I know you LOVE Mudd. But make sure continue to do your homework on all of your options. When the bills come due, somebody has to be ready to pay them. Again and Again. You are wise to be leery about too much debt.</p>