<p>Ah…so because of merit AND need-based aid, your cost is $12k. Of course that’s really good, but since there are some need-based aid included, someone without need would get a lot less. </p>
<p>Will you have 3 in college the entire time this child is at Marquette? If not, then it’s likely there will be a year or more that your cost will rise as EFC increases and some need-based aid goes away.</p>