Holy moly. See how choices come back to bite you? They can’t “afford” the net tuition, but own 4 houses…and you think the solution is the colleges should lower their costs for you while Mom and Dad pursue wealth?
Google how finaid works. Be savvy. Don’t go into 200k or more debt for college because you want to finance a dream. Get a good degree that you can afford on 8500 and student loans.