<p>Is the cost the of USC the same for you as UNC? or is it less because of the scholarship?
If is is less consider getting him a cheap car. And my son has had a room near the campus for 2 years at $700/ month. I don’t know how that compares to areas around UNC.
The budget crisis is a real issue. Who knows how much the tuition at UNC may climb over the next 4 years? The “fees”[ read tuition] at the UC campuses have almost doubled over the past 4 years. Going to a private with a huge endowment, generous FA program, and a continuing commitment to make college affordable is a big advantage over any public U in a state with serious financial concerns.</p>