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<p>It’s just over $700 for airfare in our case over Thanksgiving, if purchased well in advance. Note that it is significantly less costly on non-holiday dates; but even waiting 3-4 days or returning 3-4 days early (or both) does not drop the cost significantly.</p>
<p>When I went college lo those many years ago, I had no family support, either financially or in any other way (“college? We’re working class people, that’s for rich people!”). I ran out of money after a year. I didn’t know anything about financial aid and I didn’t know that you had to apply for scholarships - I thought you won them for people noticing how great you were in school. The same parent who told me that college wasn’t for people like us told me that I should NEVER borrow money, so I didn’t. </p>
<p>Which is why I’m 45 and graduating from undergraduate school in the spring. It’s all too easy to quit school when you can’t pay the rent or the other bills.</p>
<p>Congratulations on your graduation, Irishmom!</p>
<p>@irishmom2 - congratulations on a terrific accomplishment!</p>