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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can’t afford a top school for DD unless I spend my life savings, which I’m not willing to do. 
But I’m sad that she worked hard in high school and can’t apply to anything that will cost more than in state. 
Her friends are applying to ivy schools because they qualify for financial aid and they can afford to go there if they get in. 
DD could likely get into a top 20 school but wouldn’t get merit aid there. 
Just a vent. [/quote]

You can get a lot of merit aid. My kids both did. Also, please do not accept that there is not a way to make this work out. Don't be lazy. Look at all options and financial aid etc...... and yes you may have to use some of your savings? Do you not have a 529 plan? Also, if you are paying out of pocket for college you can definitely get a tax deduction for it. Please keep an open mind and dont just assume it won't work out. [/quote]

Name the T20 schools your kids got into with Merit.  Because most simply don't give much merit.  I don't consider 15-25 merit awards for 1500+ freshman "much merit".  When acceptance rates are single digits, your odds of getting in AND getting merit are close to 0.  SO sure, apply and hope and not have anywhere to go that you can afford.  Or assume those are unlikely, and have a great list of targets and safeties you will actually be able to afford.

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