@thumper1 Yes, they did.
I think based on the responses here, and according to Rice, they can pay for it. I’m trying not to guilt trip them, sorry if I’m coming off the wrong way. Thanks for the help!
Just because Rice has calculated that your parents can pay a certain amount does NOT mean they actually can afford to do so. You have to ask your parents this question…and remember too…this will be for four years, not one.
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The last part was unnecessary but… I guess that’s a good tip for anyone else reading this?
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Exactly…it’s a tip for other students reading this thread. Your efforts with the NPC indicated that you’d get about $25k in aid. Your efforts with a FAFSA calculator indicated that your EFC would be only $20k.
There are kids (and parents) that are making college list decisions based on inaccurate info. If your mom is right that your dad will sell some stocks to pay for your college costs, then being advised to put $0 wasn’t accurate. It’s not your fault; no one is blaming you.