<p>I agree 100% with you mammall, unfortunately as you’ve found, it’s taboo to lament this position as being above $180K makes us technically “rich,” so apparently we can afford it. We’ve saved and can afford what we need to, but realistically, many or most in this position (slightly over the line financially), got here by chosing our purchases wisely and living below means for years. If I hear how “lucky” we are to be in this position once more I’ll scream. Luck to move for the company, uproot the family yet again, it has worked for us but has been anything but easy. For us to contemplate using 1/3 of our income on tuition is absurd. The fact that our only financial aid possiblity is merit-based due to our hard work and saving all these years makes no sense at all.</p>
<p>And state schools? Nice thought - we have a great flagship school here, but really only one. It’s certainly not a guarantee that a B+/A- student with high scores will get in. Many do not.</p>
<p>But there I go again, just whining, guess we’re supposed to suck it up with grace and let the spoils go to those who haven’t been as “lucky.”</p>
<p>I don’t know the solution, but the system as it is now is broken.</p>