@mom2, you are rock. Thanks for your time and dedication to school us firstimers. Greatly appreciate your input. I guess have to wait and see the final FA package in april. At least we have one affordable (with no surprises) option in our state school and other private schools will be just… how bad you want my Son to attend your school. Thanks again.
Good luck with your son’s college journey. It is all so stressful and full of waiting and wondering.
You’re lucky to have a school that you know will work AND your son likes!
As for schools “wanting” your son. Be prepared to not take things too personally. Schools do want students…they obviously want a LOT of students. But, just like households, they too have strict budgets and can’t always “show the love with money.” 
@MHMdad