Money for College

jaf1991
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:21:30 +0000

We’re in the same position. Well, sort of. We would probably qualify for financial aid, but we’re not comfortable with the concept. We’re researching merit aid opportunities. We will not borrow (against the house or from retirement), nor will we allow our D to borrow. Unless your student is extremely high achieving, stick to publics. Most but not all privates give merit scholarships, but not enough to bring the cost in-line with a public. Some privates that are exceptions are Washington University, Tulane, Loyola Marymount, Texas Christian…those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Focus your search on schools where your student would be in the very top tier of the applicant pool. Collegeboard.com is your friend. Good luck.