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The only problem is you need to spend those 80k on a many times overpriced tuition.[/quote]

No, the real problem is that you need to spend not only that $80k that is being handed to you but an additional $200k on tuition.[/quote]

No one is making you go, so you don't "need" to spend some amount on a school if you think it's "overpriced."

Your kids can attend a less-expensive school or a less-prestigious school that offers more merit aid. You just don't get to decide that any particular college has to accept what you're willing to pay in tuition.[/quote]

I'm not sure who you are arguing with. It seems we are talking past each other. No one said they were being forced to pay anything. What people are saying is how much they would have to pay to attend an elite college that doesn't offer merit aid, and whether or not they think that amount is affordable for their UMC family.

My child does attend a less-prestigious school that offered him significant merit aid, and we are all very happy with this outcome. I feel fortunate that he had this option.
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