I envisioned my daughter who attended the university "very selectively", partly for the door-opening advantages these schools provided. But I just lost my job, and although my savings can cover my retirement, I have less than I planned. My daughter is most likely to be accepted into a very selective program but is unlikely to receive help. He can attend the local university for free. The cost for the elite college he is considering will run close to $ 300,000. I can cover the tuition fee, but this will be a big enough hit. I have told him that he himself will decide where he goes to school. He has expressed a strong desire to attend public school. I feel guilty because I did not encourage him to only consider the elite school but also secretly hoping he remains local. What's your mind Name suppressed