<p>OP, most US citizens who go to college DO NOT get their need as defined by FAFSA EFC met. Most schools gap and many gap big time. Those schools that guarantee to meet 100% of need usually define that need themselves and ask for more financial information usually through PROFILE. Also meeting need does not just mean getting grant money. Loans and work study can be in the financial aid packages. </p>
<p>You DD has good stats so there will be some schools out there willing to come up with some merit money for her. But the schools with a lot of name recognitions are not easy goes for admissions, financial aid and particularly for merit money. The very top schools, the most selective and best known ones do not tend to give out scholarships. It’s all done by THEIR OWN definition of what need is, not FAFSA"s formula or your opinion or even your reality.</p>