<p>I have been checking out Tulane - because i’ve received their free application! (unfortunately the Dean’s Scholarship Deadline passed :() It is on my list to look up along with Vanderbuilt, Rice, and a few others… thanks for your suggestion!</p>
<p>mom2collegekids
“Are you saying that you have saved $200k for college or not?”
I have accessible capital amounting slightly less than 200k. With my savings and future summer work… I can afford just barely $52,000 a year for all expenses (conservative estimation) without taking out loans.</p>
<p>My main focus right now is merit aid. I do not see how my EFC is factored into any solely merit aid opportunities. If I’m missing something and my financial status is needed for merit aid and scholarship evaluation… please enlighten me :). But, In any case, on all my applications I have checked the box that considers me for need-based aid, with no set expectations of receiving any.</p>
<p>Like midmo’s son…Ideally, I’d like to give my parents the least amount of financial burden as I can.</p>