<p>How much are your parents ready, willing, and able to pay? That is where you should start. U of I may be reasonably affordable if your parents chip in. There are lots of handy calculators here: [FinAid</a> | Calculators](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Calculators - Finaid) Scroll down through the list and run the ones that help you see what your debt pay-back might look like.</p>