Coach Westfahl:
Yes the costs can be high but so can be the scholarships and aid. We talked about this on another topic a few weeks ago but in light of your posts on this topic, I think it bears repeating.
Here is a link to their sample award letter for the current year.
http://www.bakeru.edu/index.php?module=articles&func=display&aid=453Sample Award Letter for Current Academic Year
Cost of tuition, fees, room, and . . . . . meals for 2008-09. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,330
Kansas Comprehensive Grant for in-state . . . . . . . . . . Out-of State Grant for others:. . . . . . . . . . . $2,000*
Foundation Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,000
Academic Leadership Scholarship . . . . . . . .1,500
Talent Participation Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000
Outside Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500
Federal Pell Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500**
Federal SEOG Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100***
Federal Perkins Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500***
Federal Work Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,782
Fed. Subsidized Stafford Loan . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500
Fed. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan . . . . . . . . . 2,000
Total Aid = $23,382
Additional options available to cover balance due::
Interest-free payment plan
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loan)
Private educational loan - credit-based
*Ranges from $200-3000 per year; need-based
**Ranges from $890-$4,731 for 2008-09; need based
***Need-based and amount depends on funds available
