<p>I’m sorry. But it sounds like NYU is NOT affordable for your family. Did your brother apply to any schools that ATE affordable? What can your parents reasonably contribute annually? Are they willing to cosign excessive loans for him to attend college…because that is what it will take.</p>
<p>Perhaps he should consider that gap year, and a NEW list of affordable schools…with submissions of financial aid applications on time as well.</p>
<p>ETA…if your brother was really a competitive applicant for Georgetown, UVA, and similarly competitive colleges, he would likely qualify for merit aid elsewhere (when he reapplies to different colleges next year). There is a thread stickie on this forum for guaranteed full tuition and full ride scholarships.</p>