<p>Folks…this OP has applied to Duke as an ED student, according to other threads. Paying the full cost of attendance for a student at Duke would really be a stretch on a $115,000 income…as the cost of attending Duke is almost half that amount.</p>
<p>I do, however, agree that the parents should be able to contribute some amount to this kiddo’s education…but they may not be able to contribute what Duke expects them to…unless they have been saving a bit for these college costs.</p>