<p>This is also an issue right now for our family. Oldest daughter really, really wants to go to Georgia Tech. However, OOS tuition is right at $40,000. We make too much for any need-based aid, but can’t afford to write that kind of check. We’re determined she’s not going to go the student loan route. She has great test scores and extra-curriculars, so she might get merit-based, and GT has several of those. However, if she goes to UT Knoxville, I know she can have almost a free ride. It’s not GT, but if she gets in their honors program and does really well, I think that will be much better than graduating with loads of debt.</p>