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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. Your son can get loans and be responsible for himself.[/quote]

He can also make a slew of choices that will make it more affordable. There are programs that would pay most if not all of his tuition should he decide that working on a Reservation for a number of years is worth the degree. He can choose the program that offers the most aid. He can take time off to make himself a stronger candidate or go into a less-popular program and field. He can also negotiate for himself with his dad. You've been damn lucky at getting him through undergrad. Congrats! Your job is done. I pray he's used his time to build a killer GPA and an impressive set of scores, knowing what the stakes are.

You are making the right decision in funding the hell out of your retirement fund. You have sacrificed in ways you've shared and, I imagine, a multitude of others. Take care of yourself. He can find his way to an MD without you. You cannot survive older age without a robust retirement fund. You've done an admirable job, Mom. Now, shift gears. He will eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and live with a pile of roommates for a few years. That's entirely okay. It is not okay to have this be your retirement plan.
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