<p>I really appreciate the thoughts and suggestions. To date, she has applied to UT-Austin, Texas A&M (but for Petroleum Engineering - not nursing. A&M’s nursing program is very new and will be incredible in a few years - but not in her timeline) and UMN-Twin Cities. She will be applying to UPenn as well. </p>
<p>We won’t receive any need-based aid. I have two in college right now and haven’t received any - and when she goes in Fall 2015, I will have two in (she’ll replace the one who graduates). Which is why we’ve been focusing on merit. I understand need-based aid - but it frustrates me that the price tag can be so different for everyone. </p>