re: Texas A&M over 4 years with housing was over 40k

Scholarships are not rare. My oldest was on a full-ride academic scholarship.

My second had about 60% of his school paid for via scholarships and worked for the rest.

My third son will have his education 100% paid for when he leaves the army. His was probably the worst deal, if he walks out of the army today he is “only” 25% disabled die to service related injuries. He still soldiers on and sometimes adds to those injuries but he is loving it.

I guess the point is, there are a ton of ways to get most of college paid for if you look for them.