@BrownParent, I’m not sure what you mean that I misspoke. There may be many colleges that are need-blind for U.S. students, but there are only six that are need-blind for internationals. These six also guarantee to meet full demonstrated need for internationals.
There are quite a few colleges that are both need-aware AND guarantee to meet full demonstrated need for internationals. In both of these cases, if they admit you, they will cover what they determine to be your demonstrated need. This is tricky for non-Americans because net price calculators are not always reliable for internationals.
And there are many, many more that are need-aware but don’t guarantee to meet full need. These are the most unpredictable of all.
So the OP first has to come to a clear understanding of their family’s financial situation. If they really don’t need aid, then they will increase their chances at need-aware colleges by not applying for aid. If they do need aid then they have no choice but to apply for it. In that case they should concentrate on colleges that guarantee to meet full need (whether they are need-blind or not) and cast a wide net.
There’s also merit aid, but that’s another list. . .
My guess is that the OP’s family wants them to stay on the east coast because they have family or friends there. From Surabaya, the travel time and cost is about the same to the east or west coast.