Not all transfers get decent aid, if any. Depends on the college.
Agree with ski that the only real power in applying from a cc is when there’s a guaranteed transfer policy in place. Otherwise, it’s not as simple as supply and demand. There are still standards and applicants from other 4 year schools. It’s not a matter of “sloppy seconds.”
I always saw a GT opportuity as a public service of sorts. Accept the most qualified, let others transfer to to other state schools.