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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^ I also have a neurotypical child who is a scrappy go-getter: she could go to any college and do well in life! However, since I'm offering any college he wants to my oldest, I feel I have to offer the same to my youngest. [/quote]

I have the exact same dilemma. I would gladly pay $$$ for my youngest and even take out loans for her, because I know she'll make use of every single moment and opportunity and relationship at the school, and will also find a way to do all these things while minimizing additional expenses and working part-time. But my older kid has never taken advantage of any free activity or put any effort into anything aside from pay-to-play sports, and he has never earned a penny. But I too feel I have to offer them both the same budget. It's really not fair. [/quote]

Just to clarify, they both have the same 4.0 GPA, that's why I feel like I have to treat them fairly. [/quote]

You seem like a thoughtful parent. Well, maybe your son will only have in-state options available for him or OOS public/privates that primarily focus on academic achievement, such as GPA, due to his more limited list of ECs. It could work out for him and you in that sense. I think encouraging him to get a summer job or part-time job in college would be very reasonable and many kids thrive off of the newfound responsibility and ability to make some money for themselves, so it could also benefit him and it's not too much to ask. [/quote]

** I meant OOS public/privates with a lower cost and/or with merit aid awarded on the basis of academic achievement[/quote]

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