<p>@mom2collegekids - Like I said, I disagree with him here. I think most successfully married couples equally share expenses no matter which one makes the bulk of the income (I know my wife and I do), but he is obviously different there. I have passed on the idea that STEM majors in the top 10% of their class will get full tuition. I was thinking that they are likely behind with regard to applying for some of these better scholarships, so perhaps taking a gap year is going to be the way for this kid. I do appreciate all the suggestions…I really hope to be able to help here so that this kid can go to college.</p>