Posting this here vs new thread as I got lucky with feedback from some of the more experienced folks on CC.
Part of our final decision (see http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/2074289-may-1-deadline-logistics.html) will also be our understanding/communicating to DD impacts of difference between aid packages.
Reed
Sub Loan $0.0
Un Sub Loan $5.5
Work Study $1.8
Wes
Sub Loan $3.5
Un Sub Loan $0.0
Work Study $2.8
Haverford
Sub Loan $2.5
Un Sub Loan $0.0
Work Study $2.0
Oberlin
Sub Loan $3.5
Un Sub Loan $2.0
Work Study $2.7
Net cost is about the same, O is 4k more (we will try to work on that)
If subsidized loans are awarded based on need, Is there an advantage to choosing a school that seems to value our need higher?
@thumper1 will love this question… Is there anything “different” about Reed that has 5.5 un-sub and Hav which has 2.5 subsidized, 0 un-sub? I assume it is just the natural outcome of formulas that do not see a need. Which would indicate to me there is an advantage to a school that sees need.
Any favorite loan calculator out there to illustrate these sorts of things?
*Actual they included $24 here, not sure what is up with that?!