<p>SUNY tuition is free for STEM majors in the top 10% of class So kid can commute and go to local SUNY that way for free. Some of the smaller, local privates might give a full tuition or close to it deal, and again he can commute for free. Hard to get a school to pay for the kids room and board. The best way to get that is to let parent’s continue to provide it or join military.</p>