Wake Ware - Need feedback if we need to go through the WFU program

Was hoping to get some feedback from some current students on the need to go through WakeWare for daughters PC next year vs. bringing her own. We plan on getting something brand new, which will meet or exceed all spec requirements, but am interested to see if it is common for students to bring their own PC or Mac? Outside of the access to a loaner, is there any major issues you guys would foresee with bringing our own? Thanks.