US / Rachel Canning Teen Who Sued Parents: I Got $56K Scholarship Rachel Canning headed to Western New England University By Kate Seamons, Newser Staff Posted Apr 2, 2014 8:44 AM CDT Copied High school senior Rachel Canning, 18, appears in Morris County Superior Court in Morristown, NJ, Tuesday, March 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Daily Record, Bob Karp, Pool) New Jersey's Rachel Canning made headlines in early March with her ultimately fruitless attempt to sue her parents for college tuition (she dropped the suit shortly thereafter). According to a Sunday post on her Facebook account, she may not have needed to go to so much trouble. "Decision made," Canning wrote of her decision to attend Western New England University. And then the kicker: "WNE U class of 2018 BME Major w/ 56,000$ (sic) scholarship." story continues belowCheap Flights Aren’t Gone—Here’s How to Find ThemStop overpaying for flights! Unlock the secret to saving hundreds and grab unbeatable deals today—travel smarter now!TopTravel NewsLearn MoreUndo10 Reasons These Shoes Are On Every Healthcare Worker's 2025 WishlistComfortWear shoes provide all-day comfort and pain relief with superior arch support, cushioned foam for all-day comfort, at a fraction of the price of custom orthotics and expensive brandsComfort Ortho WearLearn MoreUndoShoe CEO Drops Business Sneakers Taking The NFL By Storm Finally, A Comfortable Shoe Thats Fit For The Office. With Comfort, Luxury, & Versatility Engineered Into Every Step, Wolf & Shepherd Shoes Are Specifically Designed For Those Who Want To Lead The Pack.Wolf & ShepherdShop NowUndo Though her post was either removed or made private yesterday afternoon, the Daily Record got confirmation from the Springfield, Mass., school that the 18-year-old had indeed been accepted.The full price for the 2014-2015 school year (that's tuition, fees, and room and board) is roughly $47,000, and the expenses may not stop there. NJ.com notes Canning plans to major in biomedical engineering; 20% of grads of that program at WNEU then attend medical school. (In even more impressive college news, a Long Island teen has managed to get into every single Ivy League school.) Report an error