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[quote=Anonymous]For undergrad, I did not work during the school year, but I was in an honors program plus I had to maintain a certain GPA to keep my academic scholarships.  The amount of the scholarships was far more than I could have made at a part time job, and I didn't feel able to manage school plus work without jeopardizing my scholarships.  My parents and I split the remainder of the loans for college.

For grad school, I paid 100% of everything.  Tuition, housing, books, living expenses, etc.  I managed full time school, an internship, and two part time jobs.  It was nuts, but I did it and kept my grades up.  In a weird way the academics were less demanding, though, than my undergrad.  I did not sleep enough, was super stressed, and had TMJ before graduation.  But I did it.

I think you just have to look at the whole picture.  What you can afford, what your values are about your child contributing to his educational costs (by scholarships, loans, or work), and the demands of his major.  [/quote]

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