@mom2collegekids Well, I left out a few details that may help a bit for affordability. I plan on applying for the MTIP grant (5000 for minorities who wish to become teachers), the TEACH grant (5000 for teachers who will teach in diverse low income schools), MAP funds (5000 for all Illinois students), so cost is more or less covered for UIUC ( LUC is so expensive though, I would still need a bit more aid). Do you think stat wise I could get into the schools I listed?