Any merit scholarships for a 3.5 kid?

Your reply above made it sound like he was a current college student.

There might still be time to apply to other more affordable schools if he is a high school senior.

But yes, he should try and earn money this summer, and do work study during the semester (but that money is earned as he works, so not available when the first bill is due). And he can borrow up to $5,500 a year in student loans.