Looking for college in sunny location

2college2college
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:10:27 +0000

Castlegirl, as I read your posts I get worried. You want a school in a sunny city that has a great art and language program and study abroad before junior year. You also tell us your parents won’t be paying their ten thousand plus EFC.

Unfortunately, I’m not sure you’re being realistic. Few such colleges meet need, so most would expect more than your EFC and I’m not sure how you would cover your EFC even if the school met your need. You don’t want to become one of the many art school grads graduating with huge debt.

So while sunny would be great, please start your search with money in mind. Figure out your true EFC. Get a firm grip on what your parents will pay. Look closely at what kind of aid schools that interest you offer and most importantly choose a financial safety, most probably an in state public.

I know it’s a bummer, but most kids can’t afford most schools.