<p>Yea, D has same offer. We just need to pick up room and board…and on my calculation it would take less than 4 years to complete the degree given their generous AP policy (up to 30 credits and 3’s count in some cases…Even if senioritis kicks in she will have the 30 credits:). Our children could use the 4K stipend for books and incidental expenses during the academic year (and beyond if they continue with the co-op option). </p>
<p>D has decided to hold-off on a decision until all the chips fall, but she has expressed that she does not want to take out student loans to go to a pricier place. So we are waiting to see out-of-pocket expenses at her other choices. Given their invitation to be part of an honors program with similarly driven students, I do not see a downside to UML, except perhaps perceived prestige and later networking opportunities. She will be studying chemistry so I am not sure how important those factors are. I work at a Mass. state college and the UML is generating more buzz these days. </p>
<p>For us, it is not a tough decision. Places where she could go for 35-55K per year are now OFF the table…and I am relieved (no need to tap savings, home equity or retirement funds). She will have just a handful of really affordable options to sift through in April once all the FA and merit awards are known.</p>
<p>I have another child, a 10th grader, who WILL cost me dearly when her time comes (right now she dreams of going to a design school like RISD or Parsons…but I am praying this passes or morphs into in interest in engineering).</p>
<p>What is your child’s major, parentoftriplets? I thought the summer coop offer was a science-engineer major thing, but you say it’s to do with honors? I haven’t been paying attention to the mailings and I did not go with D to campus for the EA reception, tours, etc.</p>