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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH and I have asked that our DC choose a college within driving distance (6-7 hours).  One, we just want to be able to get to her college at the drop of a hat in case of an emergency.  We think it would also mean we'd see her, and she'd have the ability to come home, more often.  And finally, there is the cost.  We just can't afford air fare back and forth for DC on a regular basis, let alone my DH, me and sibling.

Thoughts?  DC isn't pushing for the west coast, but certainly the midwest (like Indiana/Wisconsin) or the SEC schools.[/quote]

I don’t see an issue.  I know plenty of kids that have to stay within driving distance of home or they have to be near family or a close family friend.  Majority of kids go to college within a 2 hour drive of home.  I went to school close to home and never saw my parents other than breaks and when I was really sick at school one semester and my mom was able to help out.[/quote]

Exactly. My kids know they need to choose a VA state school or a nearby OOS/Private with merit aid similar to VA instate. This is the way it is. They are fine with it and thankful not to have loans. [/quote]

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