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Unless they seriously think they’re going to cure cancer, kids are CRAZY to take on crushing college debt.

We follow this thinking as well. We’re in Maryland though, not Virginia. Our oldest attended Montgomery College for two years (had a full scholarship, as she had a challenging course load in high school and fantastic grades/test scores). She then transferred to University of Maryland College Park. Again, she received a scholarship (this specific scholarship was only available to transfer students meeting certain criteria). The scholarship paid for about half of her tuition. She commuted, which further saved money. After two years at UMD, she graduated this past spring. She has a full time job using the skills from her major. She’s living at home for now and will able to pay off her debt in about one year. She’ll be debt free at the age of 24.

No I encouraged my kids to go out of VA.

Unless they seriously think they’re going to cure cancer, kids are CRAZY to take on crushing college debt.

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Anonymous wrote:"We are seriously considering the "guaranteed admission" program at Northern Virginia Community college where, if you maintain a 3.4 (or 3.6) for the first 2 years at community college and then transfer to UVA (or William and Mary). "


Is this really a thing???

Yes

The 'guaranteed admission' has some requirements for the courses you take, grades needed etc. so you need to work with the transfer coordinators at the schools you are interested in. All 4 year VA publics have some kind of transfer arrangement with cc's.

Why don't more people do this?

Lots do, but read the thread about all the reasons why they may not.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"We are seriously considering the "guaranteed admission" program at Northern Virginia Community college where, if you maintain a 3.4 (or 3.6) for the first 2 years at community college and then transfer to UVA (or William and Mary). "


Is this really a thing???

Yes

The 'guaranteed admission' has some requirements for the courses you take, grades needed etc. so you need to work with the transfer coordinators at the schools you are interested in. All 4 year VA publics have some kind of transfer arrangement with cc's.

Why don't more people do this?

I see you let her apply and attend out of state. I think you make peace with that Op.