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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - while you got some suggestions above about some schools that may provide financial assistance, I think you need to realize that MC and UMC parents for the most parent don't get a break anymore at most public or private institutions. We didn't. The FAFSA gave us the min. $5K loans, which we took but not one of my three kids received merit offers. Granted we took advantage of in-state schools (less merit aid) but even [b]at the top Ivies they applied to, we were not offered any merit aid. [/b] It's pretty much dried up for people like us. The community college guaranteed admissions program is the best way to go. If your kids can to ROTC I know of a number of fine young men and women who succeeded brilliantly in those programs. Be upfront with your children about how much you can afford in after-tax dollars and don't tour any schools that you cannot afford. Also, BTW, we tried for all sorts of private scholarships (some requiring essays) but didn't snag even one.[/quote] Ivy League and similar schools do not give anyone merit aid. They give need-based aid, full stop. That's it. If you want or need merit money, you need to look at second and third-tier schools and below.[/quote]
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