<p>My son is attending Northwestern. He received a NU scholarship (grant) for about $32,000. My son took $7,500 in loans ($2,000 perkins, $5500 in Stafford), mom and dad took a $12,500 parent plus loan. Our EFC was $14,500 and our AGI was $85,000. He paid for books, computer and such from savings - not loans.</p>