Any recomendations for a digital camera for someone who is entering photography?

I'm looking to get a camera for my cousin who is going into photography in her art school, any recomendations on specific cameras?? I heard wonders about the Canon Rebel XT but a little out of my price range. Anything under $200 that could do her well in school? What type of camera will be well suited for a photography student? Specific camera recomendations would be great. Although what type of camera, as in charachteristic, would do just as well for me, as I am a novice on this sort of thing. Thanks!