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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, check our Temple University in Philly. I believe they have rolling admissions, and they offer competitive merit aid, bringing down the cost of tuition to something fairly similar to UMD in state.

It's not an exclusive, difficult to get in to school. But smart kids can really thrive there. You do need to a) like the city and b) be OK with random crime violence. It's not for the faint of heart.

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I just checked. I'm paying my student's tuition at Temple (with highest merit scholarship) of $16,400 this year + rent (off-campus apartment with friends) of $700 monthly. It's a year round lease but I'm hoping they can sublet it over the summer months.

They are cooking, so no meal plan but I sent another $700 monthly for groceries and to cover utilities and incidentals.

total cost for sophomore year at Temple for my student is therefore: $16,400+$8,400+$8,400= $33,200. Throw in another $500 for textbooks, renters insurance, and miscellaneous fees. $33,700. This has been doable.

My kid comes home via Amtrak a few times a year - the trip is very inexpensive if you have freedom to come at odd times. Less than $100 round trip easily, and often less than $40.

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Posting one more time to add - UMD/CP honors was an option for the above student, but the student really wanted to go to school out of state, and in more of an urban school. Was accepted to numerous colleges around the country, but merit/financial aid wasn't enough. [/quote]

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