As long as her parents can remember,
13-year-old Katie Hart has been talking about going to college. Her mother,
Tally, a financial-aid officer at an Ohio university, knows all too well the
daunting calculus of paying for a college education. Last year the average
yearly tuition at a private, four-year school climbed 5.5 percent to more than $
17, 000. The Harts have started saving, and figure they can afford a public
university without a problem. But what if Katie applies to Princeton (she’s
threatening), where one year’s tuition, room and board--almost $ 34, 000 in
2002--will cost more than some luxury cars Even a number cruncher like Tally
admits it’s a little scary, especially since she’ll retire and Katie will go to
college at around the same time. Paying for college has always been a humbling endeavor. The good news: last year students collected $ A. The Harts like a public university better than a private one. B. It is much easier to pay the tuition at present. C. All students con get the subsidized loans. D. Traditional scholarships are still attractive to some families. 我来回答: 提交
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