Yes, when someone writes this - in my mind, they’re saying cost is a factor. But it’s why they need to discuss with their parents.
You can’t get that “bonus” if you are applying to schools that aren’t given one.
That’s why you need to have the discussion:
25K vs. 85K - where can I go.
45K vs. 85K - where can i got.
60K vs. 85K.
You have to see - do the parents continually say - the $85K is fine?
It sounds easy to say until you’re faced with the reality of paying - and that answer may change given the fact that we are facing higher interest rates, 529 plans/stocks are falling, and we may (or may not be) headed into recession. We found out today the GDP actually contracted…so our economy is shrinking…
It’s easy to say things when everything is up up and up - but if you have your money in a few stocks and they’ve fallen 50-70% - the answer may have changed.