<p>I'm a little bit confused about financial aid. I've got a sister who goes to an out of state university (U-W Madison). Basically, my family got an estimate on what the financial aid would say they can afford for both of us. If I go to a college that makes us exceed that limit would that mean thye would most likely give us need-based aid, or does it really depend on the school? Let's say U-Mich for example.</p>
<p>You might get need based aid, but there is no guarantee that your aid will cover the difference between your EFC and the cost of attendance. Also, your aid could be mostly loans, and workstudy, and not grants.</p>