We have a Jr. in High school. Of course, like all of you, we have been having many discussions around college. I went a2 year school way back when and lived at home and really want better for my kids. Husband and I have been saving for a while, and with 2 kids, can afford to spend about 25K per child. Which is about state school cost here in Mass. Would like her to be either in Mass or a train ride away. The schools she is looking at cost much more than 25k (more like 35-50). My question to you all (since I am new to this) is , does this seem fair to offer to pay what we can and they pay the difference (if they choose to go to a school that is more than what we are offering?) I feel bad and of course want the world for my kids and want them to go wherever their hearts desire, but like many of us, can't afford to do this. I have been stressing for months over this and just want to know how you all deal with this? I'm sure its a common question and the answer is - they get loans and pay them off. I just hate the thought of sending them out into the real world with 100K in dept. We will of course look into scholarships ect; her grades are good, not amazing though. In all of your experiences, do most parents pay for all of the costs of college?
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