<p>OP says the kid wants minimal debt, big city, marching band. I mentioned Florida International U. a few pages back, with their guaranteed full tuition and books for someone with this kid’s credentials, and I got zero response from anybody. I know FIU is relatively new on the scene, but I’ve seen the place and it’s for real…50,000 students, shiny newish campus, palm trees all over the place, Div. 1 sports, INSIDE the city of Miami. What’s not to like about this place at that price?</p>