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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parents should probably also consider the possibility of being laid off and their ability to pay.[/quote]

Well that is why you plan for college. It isn't a surprise that 18 years after you give birth the kid will finish HS and likely need/want to attend college or some technical training.  So as soon as daycare is over you direct at least 50% of that towards college (more if you were already adequately saving for retirement).  You have your kid do AP courses or Dual Entry while in HS to get college credits. You might have a semester or even a full year shaved off of college.  You look at State schools that you can afford and search for merit at private schools (which might be similar in cost with a good studnet).  Then you have your kid work summers, breaks and PT while one college (10 hours/week just like many of us did with WS when we were in college)---most places kids can earn $10-15K/year.  They take $5-6K yearly in federal student loans and they are left with only $15K to figure out.  If a parent has been saving, they most likely can find a way to fund $15K/year.

If you can't afford that, you do 2 years at CC while living at home, then do the final 2-3 years at a 4 year college.  If there is one nearby, you do so while living at home and save $15K+ of the $35K.

There are ways for it to be affordable.  Now yes, it doesn't include attending a school priced at $90K/year unless you get mega financial aide.  But most states have 2-3 excellent options that are under $30-35K and there are tons of private schools that you can get the cost down to that or close if you search (hint they wont be ranked in T30 but that is okay)
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