<p>Hmmmm, CASmom, you have given me much food for thought. I was indeed happy that my daughter got money. I think it’s mainly a case of “sticker shock”. I just can’t understand why college tuition keeps going up. During the height of the recession, my son’s school bragged that they were “only” raising tuition 3.5%, as opposed to the 5% increases over the previous years. Gee, thanks!! This year they raised it another 3.5%! Is there really no end to the increases? It’s going up every year even though people’s wages are stagnant!! </p>
<p>Your daughter’s experience at NYU is really comforting to me – thank you for sharing it! I know my daughter would love it at NYU and that it offers unparalled opportunities. It’s just that … I like the idea of having more than $3 in my savings account!!! Well, we’ll see what happens. My husband is much less “money anxious” than me so he’ll probably say “let’s go for it”. </p>
<p>Many congratulations to your daughter on the FLAS fellowship! How wonderful! You must be so proud of her! </p>
<p>Thanks again for your help and advice – it is much appreciated! </p>
<p>Thanks agains,</p>