<p>Blue, not that i disagree strongly with what you said but to point out that there are non financial factors that influence our choice. Students may have aspirations that may make their choice seems reckless in financial terms. But if they have the confidence that they can succeed then we parents should support them as best as we can. Have we become “a nation of shop keepers” and will embark on ventures only when a financial reward is in sight? I am not speaking in hypothetical terms as I have been supporting my own D in her choice which many would argue being far from prudent. </p>
<p>Btw, not only professors may move, they may also pass away as with Dworkin recently. I do believe other schools give out need-based aids, although less generously. I don’t have first hand info but at least it is claimed by many schools on their website.</p>