Help me realistically assess this situation?

<p>^^^^</p>

<p>I know it’s not in the NE, but the aid can be sufficiently generous that you’d be able to fly home and visit.</p>

<p>Also, if you’re a female (don’t want to be sexist re martial arts!), consider Scripps College, part of the Claremont cluster, with substantial scholarships based on merit.</p>