I don’t agree. Unless the student has a $0 family contribution, a low income family will be out of luck even at these very generous schools. You can be low income at some of these schools and still be expected to contribute something…and some low income families can’t contribute…at all. They have family expenses that come first.
The SUNY and CUNY schools can be affordable for instate students who are low income AND can continue to live at home!