<p>Well, a bit of reality for the CC…I am paying for my two kids to go to Florida State, one of the lowest cost state flagship schools in the United States. Both received generous state scholarships. We had prepaid tuition. I still, mostly to cover living expenses such as rent, dorms, food and incidentals, incurred about $22K in student loan debt, per kid, for the 4 years of undergrad school. No, they don’t buy a computer every year (got a new one at entry) or drive BMW, Acura or Lexus automobiles.</p>
<p>College will likely be more expensive than you think. Prepare, work, save and then save some more. Minimize your debt as much as you can. Large debt will become a weight around your neck for years later.</p>