<p>ucb,</p>
<p>The family consulted with a friend of mine who worked in f. aid at a major univ. for many years. Because of the tenuous nature of f. aid in a broke state, and given that the dad was out of work part of the year but now has a good paying job, my friend wasn’t sure they would qualify for anything, particularly in subsequent years, but didn’t want to discourage them because she truly wasn’t sure what the final numbers will be and what will be there next fall for in state students.</p>
<p>Your numbers look encouraging. I think the key is that, while the income itself looks good (for now), with no savings and a family of 6 with two in college, that income just won’t go too far. It will all come down to the FAFSA, tax returns, and what’s available in grant money next year.</p>