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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Income isn't the only variable.  Assets matter too, as well as a host of other factors (special situations such as substantial medical expenses, special needs child, etc.).  Those who were both in a position to start saving early, and in fact did save early, may still find it possible.

[b]If a college isn't affordable, then find another college.  Elite privates are not the only way to skin the cat.  No one is entitled to an elite private, nor is that necessary for success.  There is always another way.[/b][/quote]

Now apply that logic to poor people and minorities. Let ‘em all go to community college, right?

The OP is simply arguing for a redefinition of “poor”.[/quote]

you clearly don't know what poor means. Even CC is out of reach for the truly poor.
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Ivies are out of reach for me at full price and I make $240k. So in the context of this discussion, I am poor.[/quote]

Then don't go to an ivy. There are plenty of other more affordable schools for you. I would like to go to a fancy restaurant, but I can't afford or am unwilling to pay, then I go to a less fancy one. I still have a nice meal and I am happy. So what's the problem?

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Is the fancy restaurant jacking up its prices to let some people eat for free, making it full price unattainable for this who otherwise might be able to afford it.  The difference between the Ivys and the restaurant is that the Ivys are getting a huge tax break and are still increasing their tuition in amounts that way outpaces inflation.  You're right, an Ivy education is not a necessity so maybe my tax dollars should not be supplementing tax breaks to provide select segments of society a free luxury.  If as you say a state school is good enough for donut hole families, it's also good enough for poor families.  There should be no tax exemption for Ivys, and the rich can fully fund the schools so their kids can go their.  If my tax dollars aren't supplementing luxuries for others, then the fact that I can't afford the luxury doesn't offend me. [/quote]

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