<p>staceyneil, super post.<br>
OP, UConn and Madison are going to look at you as OOS. And isn’t New College also part of the FL publics? Generally, that doesn’t lead to substantial aid. You have to run the Net Price Calculators, as said. Re-read SN’s post. In general, except for the finaid issues, I think you’ve chosen a tier that should work. But we can’t predict and the colleges’ needs (including geographic diversity) will play a part. I’d say search for finanacial safeties.</p>
<p>And, someone else probably knows more, but BU’s aid is tricky- when looking at possible merit, you have to clearly understand the conditions/circumstances and how many awards they make.</p>