Lotusangel, my husband and I have talked about that off and on the past 2 years. We have missed the window of affordable housing as home prices in our area are significantly higher than a year ago, but yes, what a great idea! If it works for him to live closer to campus we need to discuss what his ability would be to put funds toward rent. Not trying to make this insurmountable, he has a heavy college load (calc, chemistry). It is a delicate line. Again, support vs. enabling. Fine line.