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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live in a neighborhood full of true donut hole families. I would say household incomes are 100k - 150k. 
Kids in my neighborhood are driving themselves to GMU. 
Very few are going OOS, and those that are are going to schools that are highly undesirable here on DCUM. [/quote]

These are the families that actually qualify for financial aid at private colleges.  There are many places that are seeking out strong students with need, so the elite colleges that are the subject of this thread are actually more affordable to them than to families with incomes of $250K.[/quote]

You’re assuming that all kids are “strong students”. No one is giving aid to kids with a 3.0. [/quote]

No, there is a path for all students.  It may not be elite and it may not be totally free, but community college and pell grants are available.  Established online options sponsored by various employers also exist.  There are many paths for a student that wants a college education with limited resources.  The mythical 4 year "college experience" is not available to all.   [/quote]

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