rhandco, the net price calculators for a few of the Ivies produce a much smaller net price than the rest of my schools, which is why I said that.
I have talked to my mom time and time again, and she insists all of their money is tied up in my bills. I’ve asked nicely, I’ve asked angrily, I’ve asked politely. Nothing. I think it’s mostly my stepdad. He didn’t go to/pay for college, so he doesn’t want to give me anything. They don’t understand that an 18-year-old can’t just come up with 20,000 a year, and taking out that much in loans is absurd.
They are paying nothing as of everything I know right now. They said I could take the 2500 tax credit they’ll be eligible for, but that’s it.
I haven’t tried an intervention. I am not sure who I would be comfortable having do that, but I’m sure I could find someone.
If I ever have children, I will do everything in my power to put them in a place where they don’t have to stress about money to the extent that I am. I will certainly expect them to contribute what they can from savings, work, scholarships, etc. but never would I ask them to try and come up with 20,000 a year and I will do all I can to prevent them from taking out loans.