<p>"Did any parents on here, when their darlings were born some 18+ years ago, ever think it would cost $60k per year to pay for a private university? I did not. My husband started buying savings bonds for the children we might someday have when we got engaged. "</p>
<p>I did not believe it would go this far. I was in denial even as late as 10-15 years ago, figuring the bubble would burst. The parent and co loans are, in part, what is keeping this afloat. I felt that a lot of the smaller, expensive colleges would go belly up, and prices would have to be adjusted for most schools with the most desired ones able to ask whatever they want. I think the signs are there that some erosion is occurring, but much slower and not in the amount that I had figured.</p>
<p>I had hoped that DH and I would be able to keep up with such costs with our earnings when our kids became college age. But it’s turned into a complicated situation where balancing the well being and quality of life for many has to be weighed against the cost of going to a private school for one.</p>