<p>I think you would be surprised at how many families qualify for significant aid. Let’s say you gross 250,000 and pay $75,000 in taxes. That leaves $175,000. Subtract 50,000 for tuition and that leaves $125,000 for everything else: mortgage, insurance, any tuition and expenses for other children. If you are on either coast, that isn’t going to cover the cost of living. A family with one child with that income likely won’t qualify for aid, but add any additional kids and it’s a different scenario.</p>