<p>I’m very sorry to hear about your Mom. It is very difficult to lose a parent.</p>
<p>If it seems we are fixated on cost that is because many of us are parents and that is our primary concern. Federal student loans (Stafford) are limited to $5,500 for your first year. This is hardly a drop in the bucket when so many schools have a COA (cost of attendance) of $45,000-$50,000. Private loans require a co-signer and not all parents have a strong enough credit rating to co-sign for all 4 years. Remember when looking at cost, some schools show per semester so you must double the figure and sum tuition, fees (tech, student fees, health insurance, etc), room, meals and books. The large number of CUNYs and SUNYs makes it easier to commute if you want to save money.</p>
<p>This site will provide some info/ad re business programs at the SUNYs.<br>
[SUNY:</a> What Others Say About SUNY](<a href=“http://www.suny.edu/student/university_others_say_about_suny.cfm]SUNY:”>http://www.suny.edu/student/university_others_say_about_suny.cfm)</p>
<p>Luckily, accounting is a common major and you will find a program at most schools.</p>
<p>Check out the “sticky” SAT thread, Xiggi method for ways to help improve your SAT score for next month.</p>