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[quote=Anonymous]OP did say that her stepdaughter has ADHD (11/18 at 10:49).  The problem is that she added:  "Most schools I've seen can accommodate this."  That statement shows that she doesn't understand ADHD.

OP's stepdaughter is not local, folks.  It definitely doesn't sound as if they are close, either.  The people who are raising/have raised a child with ADHD (yes, I am one of those) have a better understanding of the situation.  If you have a college-capable child with ADHD and/or LD's, you are going to want to think of a way for them to complete college --because it will give them more opportunity.
A knowledgeable therapist put my son's odds of getting through his freshman year at a (small, wonderful, but yes, expensive college) at 60/40.  Now (next month) he's graduating.  That's huge for him -- and for me.

The thing is, it does sound as if the OP's main goal is saving money.  It's a tough situation -- but since she says that they can afford it, I would plan to be part of the discussion but defer to my husband.  Even though it doesn't sound like she has much of a relationship with the stepdaughter, it wouldn't be great if she is perceived later as the person who blocked the stepdaughter from going to a college that would raise her chances of graduating.[/quote]

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