"The Factors in College Success" article on Yahoo Finance today

[K-FL]

Originally Posted by Martha

To not know whther you need to come up with 10+ or heaven knows what less than 6 months before you are expected to cough it up is a bit unrealistic of colleges imho. and I agree with the author that I think it scares people off and or makes them think there's just no way it can happen. I think it's set up that way to push student loan debt. Let's face it, the attitude is basicly don't worry about how much it costs, just get a loan.

You & I are of the same mind . Even once you get the scholarship & other $$ paperwork, it's still is a bit vague on what you REALLY have to come up with. The state $$ aren't set until you register for classes (based on credit hrs & the budget in the fall) plus you may get additional $$ from an outside source, yada, yada, yada.

[Deb in NZ]

is UVM now $22K / year for VT res.??? Wow! My 17yod begins her BS in Marine Sciences in Feb. 2010 here in NZ & the total cost of her tertiery education will be under NZ$20K. We have just began to jump through the hoops of applying for student loans / student allowances.

Blessings,

[chanda7]

When I was a freshman in college, I took a non-academic test that said it was unlikely I would graduate from college (basically because I didn't value the education/degree). Based on the criteria above, I came from a middle-class family, went to a rural high school and was "undermatched" at my college.

I graduated with high honors in four years. Don't let an article like that scare you.

[Laura in CA]

I saw an article recently (USN&WR?) about what a great deal overseas universities are for U.S. students -- even factoring in airfare & nonresident surcharges -- and how American students are beginning to take advantage of this.

I took classes at a German university (after passing a language test, which I assume isn't required in anglophone countries ;-) --although I'm sure there are some misunderstandings at first!) and the cost was minimal. A great deal!

[ChristineP]

Thanks for posting!