<p>Reading his posts, I think he’s very confused. ripemango I think you think you’re poorer than you actually are. $120K for a family is middle class. I’m middle class. Most of my friends are middle class. Middle class does not get significant non-loan financial aid. I think you want some magical deal where you get a big merit based award and then the school pays for another large chunk out of financial aid. I’m just saying don’t expect much or you’ll be dissapointed.</p>