<p>Brielle, let me just tell you straight up that most schools DO NOT MEET FINANCIAL NEED. That includes private schools. Those that do meet full need, define their own need. Also, even those schools that guarantee to meet need for students often exclude transfer students. In general, transfer students do not get the prime pick of scholarships and financial aid </p>
<p>What you have right now are the government entitlements for education. Beyond that, getting another dime is very difficult. Schools are very tight with their own money. Also, getting enough to pay for room and board on top of the tuition is going to be a very tough go.</p>