Financial aid based upon cost of living

UMich does offer need based aids to low income OOS students. However, if you live in an expensive city, it is not likely you would be covered. How much is your family income level? Even the living expenses are included in CoA, most financial aid do not cover the full CoA or even the gap after EFC. So you will need to find a school that fit your budget, a need met school, or where you may get significant merit aids.