Did he apply to schools that would give a lot of merit for those stats? If not, and you need merit to afford college, then look for schools that will still award merit…maybe UToledo, miss state Univ, UAH, UAB, etc.
Others can chime in with some more ideas.
The private awards that you’re looking at are likely for one year, freshman year only… 
What is his major and career goal and what do you need his net cost to be?