<p>one child family (3 members)- whats the usual income needed to qualify for financial aid.</p>
<p>Read this thread:</p>
<p>Then go to FinAid and use their calculator to run some numbers and see what the Expected Family Contribution will be. The difference between the EFC and the full Cost of Attendance (including tuition, room/board, books, and misc expenses) at a particular college will be the demonstrated need. Some colleges fill 100% of demonstrated need, many don't. And the financial aid package offered will usually include grants, loans, and work study.</p>