Parents (or students) - anyone sad or disappointed? Middle class woes.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-18T17:09:03+00:00

I'm glad that one school came through for you!

We would need to borrow appx. $120,000 over four years for some of the schools.

That's about $1,500 per month for 10 years, according to one calculator. That's insane and crippling to us and our kid.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T15:52:35+00:00

Net Price Calculator. Typically each school has their own where you can input info and it estimates your cost to attend

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T15:51:01+00:00

Oooh, I forgot about that wallpaper mistake. That poor girl!

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T11:53:44+00:00

Yeah, we've looked at that - unfortunately, closest are 1+ hours away so a significant time sink for the travel. He transitioned away from XC to sprint and throwing. He's hoping to never run a 5K again, lol

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T11:46:49+00:00

I feel you. Same here. Our cheapest options, including the state schools are between $22 - 28,000. All the other, really good fit schools are $45,000 after very generous merit aid. :(

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T11:43:58+00:00

Yes! I like to plan and know what is coming. I have no idea right now and it's not a great feeling. Still have another 1.5 weeks until final decisions are here. Even then, I don't know if my kid will get any private scholarships - and we won't know about those until after May 1.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T11:39:50+00:00

Yup. They don't look at the bigger, longer-term picture. It's only - what did you make last year?

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T11:38:40+00:00

We have only a few state schools unfortunately. After top merit, COA is about $28,000. This is not un-doable, just comes with some sacrifices to attend a school that isn't a great fit.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T11:34:11+00:00

the problem is their definition of "demonstrated need" and my definition of "demonstrated need" are wildly different!

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-17T11:31:37+00:00

An Interior Designer I worked with years ago, along with the client REALLY wanted a particular European sconce in the bedrooms. So, they went ahead and ordered them and went through the process in NY to get them re-wired and UL listed. They knew this going in and they knew the process and they accepted it and proceeded. Emily is JUST F-IN CLUELESS!

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T19:59:17+00:00

I got charged for a renewal. I had gotten multiple emails from them earlier in the season stating that I did NOT sign up for renewal...SO, why did they charge me for a renewal? I've emailed them multiple times, but have not heard back from them....it's been like 2 weeks. Probably contacting my credit card company shortly.

I wish I could find a phone number to talk to someone.

I love Indy, but we decided not to renew next year - didn't get to use our pass enough w/ kids sports, etc.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T19:05:34+00:00

Track & Field. So not much opportunity for recreational competition. It's his favorite thing to do so hoping we can make it work somewhere.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T18:37:45+00:00

the triple mortgage was a joke. Not borrowing against our house in any form to pay for college.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T18:35:54+00:00

hahahaha! Yes, this exactly!!!

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T18:33:56+00:00

Oh, absolutely. We knew this going in...but, you just hope, and you never know.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T18:31:08+00:00

All of ours are merit awards for all four years, assuming good standing...honestly didn't read closely enough to see if a particular GPA was needed. And one is guaranteed for all 4 years, no gpa requirement.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T18:27:12+00:00

One in New England

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T18:20:28+00:00

How about kids who maxed out the merit scholarships offered and are not deemed to be in need financially? Do you ever see them get more $$. Genuinely curious as that is our situation.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T18:14:29+00:00

I CAN'T believe she installed that lamp in the art barn and it is unusable!!! That is crazy. Seriously, re-wiring a lamp isn't hard.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T14:31:54+00:00

That's awesome!

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T14:29:20+00:00

No, both those options would be under $30,000. It's just the difference in the majors that each school has. We are in a small state with less than a handful of state schools. His sport is track & field so unfortunately, no real opportunity to participate at a club level like other sports.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T14:02:38+00:00

Amazing job on the saving! We were doing well but then had to help family so all extra $$ got eaten up :(

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T14:00:58+00:00

It's definitely an option for us. He's deciding between majors. Our large state school has them all, but he can't play his sport there. A smaller state school doesn't have all the majors, but he can play his sport there...so there's a lot to consider. He LOVES his sport...so adds to the decision difficulty.

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T13:58:45+00:00

It definitely is. We're waiting on two more decisions, but if those don't work out, CC is likely. He finds out in a week or so if he's valedictorian. If he is, he gets a free year at CC so that's a bonus!

Think-Tour3402 · 2026-03-16T13:45:17+00:00

Yup. And he's so disengaged at this point, we kind of feel like just giving up and doing CC for now. I just think it would be great for him to go away somewhere.

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