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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think OP's point is that people who could pay tuition are not always saving for college and thus, getting aid, while those who perhaps have similar or less earnings but save are not receiving aid, which might lead some to concur it is counter intuitive to live frugally and save.  [/quote]

Yes, but this can easily unwind into an argument against need-based loans.  "I sacrificed nights and weekends to make more money, and I'm being punished for not taking a job teaching HS English!"  "If I'd have partied more in college, I'd have a lower paying job and my kids would have more aid!  But I told myself those f*&kers would be sorry later!!!"

Any program that gives those with less a leg up can be seen as "biased" against people who do what they're "supposed" to do.

Personally, I get over the unfairness by reminding myself my son's education finance isn't based on the caprice of the Dean of Financial Aid, and I'll take that trade every day and twice on Sunday.  [/quote]

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