<p>You do have good stats and should be able to do well with merit money (as well as need based money) at private universities. Remember, it is not the list price of the school that counts, it is your net cost.</p>
<p>Have you considered looking farther away? A school like Northeastern (Boston) with a 6 year pharm-d program including multiple paid co-ops (helps offset costs), might be a consideration. They do have merit money as well as need money. I've also seen postings about scholarships just for co-op type schools on this site somewhere.</p>
<p>With a $600 EFC, your family clearly is below the level where home equity is looked at for a contribution, so I would hope your parents realize that selling the house to pay for college is not a good idea. Having the cash from the sale just raises your EFC.</p>
<p>I can relate to your family's situation. We left Michigan almost 7 years ago when I was laid off and had to move again 4 years ago when I was laid off again. Paying to move just to get a job is not easy, but sometimes necessary. Staying in a state just to get in-state tuition seems strange, if he has employment opportunities elsewhere, though it sounds like he has your best interest at heart.</p>