So…what is your ACT or SAT score? With a $300,000 family income, you are NOT going to qualify for need based aid…anywhere. And NO places like Cornell are not going to ignore your parent income.
But if your SAT or ACT is high enough, you could garner merit aid. What is your score?
And if you are a national merit finalist, that will open up more doors…so are you?
Not wishing to pry…but any chance you inherited some life insurance when your mom died?