@Midwest67 wrote,
Just an aside, but it is crazy that in a first world country like the United States, surgery can cause financial stress. When you have good health insurance, everything else is more affordable. With a child who has a major health disorder, we certainly could not have afforded full tuition at a private college if we did not have insurance that covers all but small co-pays.
I am struck by how inequitable and unfair this is.
I am glad to hear, @Midwest67, that your kid had a great college experience. Congrats to her on the full ride!