Special Case

My boyfriend and I are in the process of applying right now for the CARE program, were both first generation and low income, especially him. He was recently diagnosed with cancer and his insurance covers nothing, and naturally, hes worried about whether or not he will be able to pay for college or what if he becomes sick again during college. I keep telling him hes going to get PLENTY of aid since his mom is single and has a poor paying job for 2 kids, but hes still worried. Has anyone been in this situation or know of someone who has and has some word of advice?