I already mentioned in other threads my particular case. I have three sons. One is going to college this year, second son next year and the third will be 8 years from now (not yet an issue).
I would like to thank those who already contributed and gave advice. It is already helping me form a decision, or at least giving me many options.
One best thing I've learned today is the automatic full-ride scholarships at some colleges (outside California)...I didn't know that.
Anyway, as I said, I am lucky enough to make good money starting a couple of years ago that I am just starting to save up for retirement and kids college, and not lucky enough for kids to qualify for FA. I promised, and hope I could keep my job to keep my promise, to my first 2 sons that I can afford 15k each/year. That basically cover for tuition.
First son has 4.5 GPA (weighted) and 1900'ish SAT and wants to be a chemical engineer. We live in Bakersfield CA. CSUB is an option but it does not offer chemical engineering. Second option would be UC Irvine or San Diego but we have to take a loan, which could amount to 120k total for 2 sons after graduation.
Options I learned today:
1. Apply for automatic full-ride scholarships.
2. Go to community college first, and then transfer to UC later.
Both sound good to me and I will discuss this to my sons.
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