<p>wow… didn’t know Berk was that stingy on Fin Aid. But yea in your situation, all the ivies should be able to give you a lot more aid (even loan-free aid for some of the non-HYP ones). But keep an eye out for different policies regarding transfer applicants. For example, if I remember correctly, Columbia doesn’t guarantee 100% need for its transfer admits. </p>
<p>Good luck! Hope everything works out. If it doesn’t, Berkeley is still a very very good school, and well worth the investment. Perhaps double major in CS and you’ll earn all your tuition back in 2 years. :)</p>