<p>My son is NOT a NMF…however, his stats are high enough to earn him some guaranteed scholarships in a few places, and a contender for competitive scholarships. We are not currently eligible for need based aid. </p>
<p>We have done something similar to what M2CK has said…he is going to apply to the guaranteed scholarship schools, and contender schools, and then he can choose a few others others to apply to as well. If he is accepted, and is offered scholarship money that keeps cost approximately the same as at the guaranteed locations, it is not an issue. If not, then we would have to soul search and determine the benefit of the more expensive schools. </p>
<p>My son is very understanding of this. He is not applying to his “dream” school, as he knows the cost to attend is not worth it for him, or for us. So he has broadened his view of schools. </p>
<p>Our biggest concern is that we don’t know what is going to happen with the economy and our jobs over the next 6 months to 5 years. We do not want to get into a situation that we can not see through for him. He understands this, and is completely on board with it.</p>