<p>Thank you everyone this is excellent advice!! lorilc we dont live close to either main campus but we do live near a branch at Penn State. I have been running the numbers and yes that would save me about 20k the first two years. The second thing is after discussing this more on the financial aid forum… I actually am on the hook for quite a bit more than what I originally thought. It looks more like I would have to pay 24k a year. Thats WAY over what I thought my original costs would be.</p>
<p>1moremom I am starting to look at all kinds of places now and thank you for reminding me to start looking at the smaller private schools because he very well could get a better package. I am dissapointed that Penn State and Pitt are that expensive but what am I going to do at thispoint.</p>
<p>I have to sit down with him and explain that these schools might very well be way out of reach and we will have to look at some alternatives.</p>
<p>Greenbutton know any place that is hiring for office clerical work so my wife could apply LOL!! We would love for her to get in some place affiliated with Penn State or Pitt and get a cheaper ride.</p>