<p>Thanks to everyone who replied. I meant ‘meets full need’ rather than needs blind. I’m planning to stay in the UK, but since you can only study one subject in England, I thought it would be good to consider the US too.</p>
<p>I appreciate the suggestions. After checking with my parents, our savings are closer to $350,000, but we also have a ~$210,000 mortgage to pay off. I don’t know if that makes any difference.</p>
<p>fournotetune, don’t get me wrong, I fully support financial aid for people who really need it. In my case I need to justify getting a very similar degree to an English one but at double the cost, and consider the effect that has on my parents’ future. I’ve got to wonder however how families with several children just over the income level for no financial aid can possibly put them through uni at $60k+ a year without being left with no retirement money or even in substantial debt. Is that normal in America?</p>