Jan, Ohio State University just today announced a 9.9% hike, so tution
increases are endemic at all land grant colleges right now. I had the same
issues with my state's rehab agency when I started college 25+ years back.
Some things never change...
UA is a good school; it's an excellent school depending on your major
program. Western land-grant universities tend to be more accessible because
the infrastructure is newer (in general). There are academics on the list
who are westerners and far more qualified than I to advise you on schools
out west, but yeah, I've found the attitudes are generally more favorable
toward PWDs. Have you checked some of the Canadian schools, like, say, in
Vancouver B.C.? Very progressive toward PWDs.
Kyle
-----Original Message-----
From: Jan Nottmeier [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 5:27 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Arizona VS Illinois
I am a perfectionist by nature. Each morning, when I look at myself in the
mirror I see things to improve...
Hello friends on the list. I have been accepted to the University of
Illinois at Urbana Champaign. I was looking forward to going however, I got
a flyer in the mail saying tuition got raised by 4.5% across the board and a
$1,000 increase on the out of state tuition rate.
I did some research and the tuition rate for out of state students is
$25,000 not including spending money for Illinois.. In contrast the
university of Arizona will cost me $23,000 including spending money. If I
subtract the spending money the university of Arizona is $7,000 cheaper.
I guess my question is how accessible is the University of Arizona? If I go
to Illinois it would put a financial strain on my parents. I think we
could afford it, but it would be tight. I guess what I am saying should I
still go to Illinois even though it is $7,000 more? In terms of academics
how does Illinois compare to Arizona? A lot of my friends say the west is
more open minded about people with disabilities.
Keep in mind DHR does not pay for my education. According to them we have
to much money in savings for them to help me.
Many thanks,
Jan
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