<p>You don’t need to major in software engineering to become a software engineer. Computer science is a very good choice as well, and if you visit the Engineering Majors subforum you can also find posts related to applying a math degree in the software field.</p>
<p>Exactly. CS is a good alternative and offered at many more schools. Not sure if Computer eng’g would also work? </p>
<p>I agree with the idea of running the NPCs without the brother. I think this student is going to find a big ole gap in funding once his brother graduates.</p>
<p>Manion, to be safe, you need to apply to some schools that will give you large merit scholarships. Those won’t disappear once your brother graduates. Small/moderate merit awards aren’t going to work because they’re just going to get applied to "need’ and not reduce the family contribution. </p>
<p>You need a more affordable choice. no one is going to lend you that extra money. Besides, you’re already going to have full fed loans in your pkg. If you borrow MORE, then you’ll have too much debt.</p>