Financial Aid Help?

Paying for College
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<p>Here is my dilemma: </p>

<p>The two colleges that I'm considering are University of Hawaii (in-state) and University of Portland. So the fin aid for UH was about $5500 unsub and then $4000ish parent loan. Compared to the max stafford loan from UP and a $15k+ parent loan.
When I discussed this with my mom, she told me that I should go to UP to get a "college experience." And again when I discussed this again she made it seem they'd pay for the $15k parent plus loan. </p>

<p>So should I go to UH to not burden my parents as much (well no change considering my high school costs about this much) or should I just go to UP and possibly financially burden my parents or even worse have to make the loans myself?</p>

<p>I am pretty intent on the pre-med course. Therefore I was wondering if I should go to UH to ensure my choice as well as save some money then transfer out? Also how are transfer statistics?</p>

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<p>You need to clarify the finances with your parents. If money is no object, that will make your decision a different one.</p>

<p>HOWEVER, let your parents know that SOME medical schools continue to ask for parent information on the FAFSA form. </p>

<p>Conventional wisdom…if you are planning to go to med school, you want to keep your undergrad debt to a MINIMUM.</p>