Location a factor for financial aid?

Gardna
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:06:21 +0000

Families that are making the same amount but are paying less to live can definitely help pay for college more.



That’s sometimes true, but as you’ve been told that isn’t really taken into account.

$10k is a pretty good starting line. If your parents can give up that much each year, and you take out federal loans, you should be able to consider most state schools financial safeties at the very least. Depending on how much merit-based aid you get will probably determine whether or not you can live on campus or have to commute from somewhere else.