<p>If your son is going to play football, then he’s probably right to look at schools that aren’t too far away. I’m guessing that you’re going to want to attend his home games, right (and maybe a few close "away games)? It would be very pricey for you to travel to his school if it req’d air travel, hotels, rental cars, etc.</p>
<p>My sister’s son plays a sport at a univ that is on the other coast from her. She regrets that she can’t attend many of his events.</p>
<p>Just make sure that you’ve told him the MAX that you’ll pay (taking into acct that having a sports kid may incur other costs for the family…like attending games), and that he has a couple of financial safeties on his list.</p>