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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I still think you are missing a huge swath of schools that WILL give significant merit aid for a 3.8 GPA and bring it to within a couple thousand (NOT $10k+ more) of in state. Maybe even cheaper than in state.

I'm hoping for my kid to graduate with a 3.0, and even I have found schools that give aid at that level.

At 3.5, your options open a ton more. And 3.8? Come on

Go talk to the school counselor or something. You are NOT stuck with just in state schools, I promise you

And not all private schools are insanely expensive. We have Springfield College, Rider and Shenandoah on a preliminary list, as well as a couple women's colleges (which doesn't help you, just saying)

Virginia has a fund that gives a little money for attending a private school in state - does MD have anything similar? That might help with someplace like Goucher

I honestly think you'll be pleasantly surprised at your options once you really get into the research

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If you are in VA, the state schools are much more expensive than in MD so VA residents might get enough merit aid at a private school to bring total cost of attendance close to the in-state option, but that is unlikely in MD. Also, you have to consider OP's students are likely to get some merit aid at the MD in-state options like UMBC and St. Mary's. Also, unless the only goal is to go to school somewhere farther away, it doesn't much financial sense for someone with limited savings to choose a "lesser" school for even a little more $. (and don't forget that merit aid is typically only for 4 years so if it takes an extra semester to graduate, that is going to be full price...ouch!)[/quote]

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