<p>Have you tried the net price calculator at Michigan to get an early estimate of financial aid? (Also, try the scenario where you are a junior and your younger sibling also goes to college.)</p>
<p>Of course, you will have to wait for the real financial aid offer before deciding. But having an idea of what to expect may allow you to think about the choice with more information.</p>
<p>If the net price calculator at Michigan indicates a low chance of affordability, perhaps more schools that can be affordable can be applied to. There are lots of schools to consider from the lists at <a href=“Links to Popular Threads on Scholarships and Lower-Cost Colleges - Financial Aid and Scholarships - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1678964-links-to-popular-threads-on-scholarships-and-lower-cost-colleges.html</a> .</p>