<p>You’ve essentially answered your own question.</p>
<p>You said that your parents will pay for Stanford. Well, guess what? If they can afford to pay for Stanford, then UMich and other schools aren’t likely going to give you one cent…even if those schools do give aid. </p>
<p>You have to QUALIFY for aid. People who can afford to pay full freight to Stanford will not qualify for aid at other schools. </p>
<p>if your parents won’t pay for UMich, then don’t bother. </p>
<p>For a school to be a safety then you need to know FOR SURE that you have all costs covered…either thru ASSURED aid or family funds. If your parents won’t pay, then… no, not a safety.</p>
<p>% of need met at UMich is misleading since UMich promises to meet need for INSTATE students. you’re not instate. Besides, you won’t likely HAVE any need.</p>