"legacy" tuition programs

[houseelf]

This past weekend, I attended homecoming at my alma mater. A few people in the past told me that children of out-of-state graduates are eligible for in state tuition rates if they meet a few criteria. I never really looked into it because it sounds like an internet hoax. After a bit of research, however, I found out this is the case and my kids are eligible to attend school there at in state tuition prices. I looked into other schools and apparently this is NOT the norm. (Damn you, Purdue!!!) Anyway, I know that the cost of college is a frequent topic around these climes AND this group tends to stray far from where they started so this might be something you all could benefit from. I am not sure that these legacy programs are talked about a lot, but it does offer at least one more option for us.

[Ladybug]

Interesting. I'd never heard of that either.

[ides]

I've heard of it. My bff in high school went to UC Berkely. She lived in WA but was considered an instate applicant and got instate tuition because her mom went there. I'm not sure if it's a state thing or per school thing.

[houseelf]

A quick, unscientific google search revealed this is not a standard program but there were a handful of schools that offered it.

I live in a region where three states converge. A few of the schools offer in state tuition regardless which side of the river you live if its in a 20 mile radius.

In a similar find, Auburn offers in state tuition fees to about 200 qualified non residents.

For those of us willing to pony up the equivalent of four years of in state tuition for our kids, these hidden gems are worth finding. Post any and all here.

Finally, USC costs $65,000/year. It's like driving a New Porsche off a cliff for four years in a row. Lol.

[JDAZ11]

"legacy" tuition programs

Ugh. My dad was just telling me he was talking to a neighbor whose daughter is going to my alma mater - also $65K a year. Insane.

[SuzySunshine]

Our alma mater has it too, if we lived out of state our kids could go there on in state tuition.


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[oceanchild]

Finally, USC costs $65,000/year. It's like driving a New Porsche off a cliff for four years in a row. Lol.

As a USC alum, I will say they are very generous in their merit scholarship offerings. (I went on a full-tuition academic merit scholarship. I imagine those are more competitive now than they were 14 years ago, as USC loves to brag about how far and fast they've risen in the rankings. But they definitely still exist.) They also have legacy scholarships, though those look like they would make a fairly insignificant dent in $65K.

I don't think this applies to you, Kelly, but I'll also throw out there that many states offer in-state tuition for dependent children of active military members and veterans.

[oceanchild]

USC is private. (The one in California.) I don't think any public schools have hit $20K yet for in-state tuition.

[medpedspouse]

On a separate but sort of similar note, I know several colleges that waive the application fee if the student is referred by an alumn. If your kid is applying to several schools, that cost can quickly add up.

[Thirteen]

My undergrad (private) has it, and it helps a ton with costs.


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[Thirteen]

USC is private. (The one in California.) I don't think any public schools have hit $20K yet for in-state tuition.

I hear the UC system is about there now. Specifically "oooclah".


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[oceanchild]

I hear the UC system is about there now. Specifically "oooclah".


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So, I was curious and looked it up. The base tuition for all 10 UCs is the same, but the individual campuses can add some fees. Davis has the highest fees. Go figure. And the sticker in-state tuition is still around $13K. The highest in-state tuition rates seem to be in Pennsylvania, but there's some dispute about whether the schools in question are truly state schools (vs "state-related").

I'm sure that's more than any of you wanted to know.

[Sheherezade]

With a dorm/meal plan and tuition on the required. Cost Estimate sheet we received, OSU was hitting 20K a year for in state. They offered us the max for in-state merit, 5K off tuition. Even in state is getting crazy.

Out of state merit often seems to make the cost match what you would,be paying for in state. At least, we found in the end that all the similar schools,that accepted the kid were asking within 5 K of each other for total costs with the merit figured in whether in or out of state. I think they shoot to make that the case. The schools that offered nothing or little merit were huge reach schools; they know they will get someone to pay full freight.


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[Thirteen]

So, I was curious and looked it up. The base tuition for all 10 UCs is the same, but the individual campuses can add some fees. Davis has the highest fees. Go figure. And the sticker in-state tuition is still around $13K. The highest in-state tuition rates seem to be in Pennsylvania, but there's some dispute about whether the schools in question are truly state schools (vs "state-related").

I'm sure that's more than any of you wanted to know.

I stand corrected!


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[houseelf]

We have our first HS sponsored college night for ds1s class next week. It feels sort if surreal. First, Wha???? Baby is preparing for college? Second, holy crap times are different. I took the ACT and SAT my junior year and applied to colleges my parents approved. If my generation under thought and under prepared this generation is skewing the opposite. Of course, my final semester as a non resident cost about $2,800 in 1996. Holy sticker shock. The same institution would cost about 27k total package with no merit awards. That's crazy talk.