<p>Where exactly would the 11,000 to 23,000 difference come from? Student loans? Run the numbers here [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid) and then talk them over with that grandpa and uncle. Maybe they will be able to shell out for the difference. Even if they can’t, they should be smart enough to understand what that kind of money can mean.</p>
<p>Nationwide, more students live at home and commute than attend “sleep-away” college. It will be like high school all over again only if you want it to be.</p>