@mom2collegekids no, my dad is an engineer and my mom is a tech in a hospital.
Hi everyone! My parent’s estimate on 30-35K may be relatively tight compared to the tuition at some schools (although this is an ample amount, I know). However, my parents will definitely try to pay their EFC. My parents have always told me, “think education first, money second.” As a result, what I’m more worried about is the lengths they’ll take to ensure I go to a college that “fits” me. I know I’m lucky to have parents like them, and I value them greatly. The least I can do is apply to colleges that have a tuition closer to what they can pay (30,35K).
This is why I asked CC–even if it’s stretching money a little too tight, my parents wouldn’t tell me that x amount of tuition is too much. Everyone’s opinions here have helped me greatly on what is or isn’t an expensive school, so thank you! I just wanted to say that the situation isn’t as dire as people say, although I do appreciate the concern. Paying for college is nothing to laugh at.