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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We all choose how we spend $$.  If you want to put it towards a house (car/trip/whatever) then college choices are limited to what the family can manage.  There is nothing special about housing choices.  If contributing to college is not a priority, it is totally fine, but don't expect the college to handle it for you.[/quote]

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College is so expensive and financial aid so common that people forget it is a form of charity, not an entitlement.[/quote]

I dont think its charity.  Anyone go to the car dealer and expect/request to pay MSRP because you make a lot of money?  Tesla doesn't need to lower prices to make a sale. Chevrolet does. Supply and demand. [/quote]

Comparing college to cars is silly.  They are charging an insane amount and its absurd but as long as people are willing to pay that much, same with housing, the amounts will continue to rise.  And, a Chevy can cost more than a Tesla.[/quote]

It's a textbook example of price discrimination. There is a ridiculous posted price, but most people don't pay that price and aren't expected to[/quote]

One has nothing to do with the other.  And, learn to negotiate better.  I got 8.5 off invoice of my last car that others are dumb enough to pay over MSRP for.  But, that's how we can save for college.

Your kids are not entitled to go to an expensive private school.  You can afford a state school or you and your kids can get another job and pay for it and they can live at home.  Or, community college.  Or, get a job with tuition benefits. Lots of options since you are too selfish to save.[/quote]

I’m sorry you are paying full freight. The majority of students at most private schools aren’t. [/quote]

My kids are not in college yet and will go to a state school that we did a prepaid for as we are responsible parents. [/quote]

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