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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why does this topic generate all of the value judgements. The term donut hole family is just used to describe people who are price-sensitive. If income is low enough, there is no price sensitivity, because aid will mitigate any price change. Above a certain income, price changes are relatively unimportant. In between, there is sensitivity to price changes. Neither good, nor bad, just economics. [/quote]

Outside of the T25 or so universities, "low income" people are still extremely price sensitive, as those schools don't give full FA always.  Also, your choices are limited because if your parent(s) can barely keep the lights on at home or the car functioning, it's highly likely attending a school that is a plane ride away might be a financial deal breaker versus one that is only 1-2 hour car ride away.

So "donut hole" is really only for those aiming for T25-40 schools [b]that chose not to save enough for college[/b]. Therefore they are price sensitive and need to compare offers and hope for merit.

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Now now. Nobody disputes that some low income families may be price-sensitive in some situations. But, there are certainly many reasons why people with higher incomes might also be. I wouldn't presume to judge whether they are making good decisions or not. [/quote]

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