<p>The combined income of both of my parents (although I don’t know my father’s income), is definitely less than $70,000. However, you’re right, I know that OOS publics usually don’t give any financial aid. </p>
<p>I will get a few waivers for apps, but the point of my post was to narrow down the list so that I wouldn’t have to apply to 17 schools. Wrt to financial safeties, most top schools are extremely expensive. I don’t want to sell myself short and only apply to cheap yet mediocre schools. My plan is to apply, fill out aid forms, see which school offers me the most, and then attend that school.</p>