<p>We are also in a very similar situation. My daughter loves ND, but financially it is definitely a stretch, and we are worried the Profile will be tougher on our financial need than the FAFSA due to home equity being considered. She also has some great merit aid offers from other strong academic schools. We are trying to weigh everything, it being her “dream school” the Notre Dame networking, and the value of a Notre Dame undergraduate education in relation to the debt and financial sacrifice it would take to have her attend. With this economy this isn’t an easy decision nor one that can be taken lightly when spending at least an additional $100,000 for a ND undergraduate degree.</p>