<p>financial aid is for those who are low-income, not just those families who would feel a strain on their finances if they paid for the program. FA is not for families that “cheat” on their taxes – so you might want to adjust that attitude.</p>
<p>the cost of summer programs just increases, so until your brother can apply to the highly competitive, selective programs offered for juniors and seniors in high school, he will be stuck at home unless your parents want to pay.</p>