***URGENT*** Rice or Georgia Tech?

txstella
Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:50:54 +0000

You need to make a very clea budget and sit down with your parents. Some of your statements are quite concerning. You do realize the following: moving across the country is expensive; uprooting a high school age sibling is very disruptive; in Texas, attending an excellent public school often requires the purchase of a very expensive house. Are your parents really on board to do this?

You mention financial aid. Is that from Rice? I have looked into the parameters for receiving fianacial aid at Rice. If you are eligible for financial aid, then your parents’ income and assets are not endless. You need to fully understand your parents’ financial situation and what they are willing to spend.

Yes, Rice’s college system is wonderful, but you can receive an excellent education at Georgia Tech for 1/4 of the cost! My advice is to please talk this out with your parents.