<p>My name is Keshav.
I live in New Orleans.
My mom is a pharmacist and my dad is a college professor.
I'm not quite sure that I will receive any need-based financial help.
Are there any alternative sources of aid, besides loans? I want to eventually become a doctor, and med school is very expensive as well so my parents would rather save up and pay for that.</p>
<p>If Vassar does not offer merit aid, are there any good schools that would offer merit aid? I'm looking to be in the Northeast region. My SAT's are 1490/2230. Thanks for any advice you may have.</p>
<p>-Keshav</p>