Jennifer VonFelden: Heart over pocketbook

Last update: April 28, 2007 - 4:47 PM

Jennifer VonFelden

Jen's heart won out over her pocketbook.

The Richfield High School student wanted to attend a big public research university and applied to only two schools: the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus.

She chose Madison, despite a scholarship offer from the U that would have added up to $24,000 over four years.

Madison has been Jen's dream school ever since she visited a cousin who was a student there. Though she will have to take out loans to pay the cost, she decided it was worth it.

"I just finally came to the conclusion to do what I really wanted. I don't want to compromise," she said.

Jen, who is interested in pharmacology, sat down with her parents to talk about her decision a week ago. She said they were supportive.

"Money is going to be a concern, but we just have to figure out how to pay for it," she said. "I'm very, very excited."

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