<p>Thank for all the responses.</p>
<p>My family’s EFC is ~1k. No assets.</p>
<p>With equestrian activities, a friend of the family owns a few horses that I regularly ride, have shown for them, etc, and I also teach lessons every now and then to kids. It’s an extremely fortunate situation that doesn’t require any cost except for the initial purchase of my boots. No leasing, no owning.</p>
<p>I work part-time and do have an income. Most of it is being saved.</p>
<p>To be clear, I realize my sister’s learning disability is not something that could prevent her from obtaining a degree and being very successful. I also do not consider my family potential “moochers”. Once I’m able to, I’d love to help them out. I just think they’re a bit frantic right now and not in the right place to think as clearly as I’d hope. Sorry if my post was misleading, confusing, or anything of that nature.</p>
<p>I am going to apply to schools that are prestigious and have huge endowments/good FA, but I’m not banking on acceptance.</p>
<p>If I missed anything, sorry. Lots of replies-- thanks for everyone’s input.</p>