“I don’t mind spending a large portion of our family income on our kids college, we have saved a lot of money their entire lives in anticipation of them going to college, and will earn and/or borrow the rest.”
You dont mind, but others might not have anything extra or nothing at all. Asking Miami or any other school to increase a scholarship or in the case of this poster finding out about the extra fees associated with the Business school might be enough to force them to go to another school. I do not disagree that maybe paying extra for something might be the better option (generalizing what the option might be) but College cost are a huge burden for many. We should all be as fortunate as you.
I was awarded a very generous scholarship at Miami. I am very thankful for it. But when compared to my other options is really not enough. Money is huge factor in my decision. I do not want loans and I do not want to be a burden to anybody. It is hard enough as it is. Please do not assume.