<p>UNC-Chapel Hill is a reach for almost anyone OOS.
I agree it is a great school (really great) but–if you are looking for MERIT aid, it’s VERY competitive and you have to be tippy-tippy-top to be in contention.</p>
<p>I don’t know about need-based aid—if your EFC is high, you will not get any aid. (and if you need Financial Aid and haven’t figured out your estimated FAFSA expected family contritbution, do so now! Many THINK they will qualify for need-based aid, and are mistaken about how much they will be likely to get).</p>