@collegemom3717 I think I was not clear about the numbers. If my son chooses UCLA I can’t even pay as much as @fl3xb0i 's parents paying, but planning to support with parent direct loan, which he can pay back later.
I personally don;t discourage anyone in fulfilling their dreams.
AMOF my son is also going through same phase in choosing between UF with scholarship and UCLA with loans.
UF is also very strong school, but I let him choose.
These kids worked really hard to get here, why should education be so expensive… makes me sad.