<p>You can’t just put aside finances. Choosing a college is mostly a zero-sum game. You can get a good college with little aid, or you can get an average college with more aid; similarly, if he had to work through college, that will affect his academics, and it may be worthwhile to get into a lesser college with generous aid so that he doesn’t have to worry about finances while studying.</p>
<p>Also, do consider going to a community college. There are many community colleges out there that offer excellent teaching; if he gets good grades, the transfer process is also more convenient. I would say this is possibly the best choice, given the information you provided.</p>