We were just told by a school that they capped the need aid for transfer students. Not just for the 1st year, but for every year, even for a student transferring in as a freshman with zero credit. If this information had been publicized the student would not have applied since the student/family is financing 100% of unmet need. The student was able to get into Selective School as a transfer, but can now not attend. And we know other students in same situation that got accepted as Freshmen to same school but have huge aid packages so it’s frustrating and so sad. The college system in the USA is broken. Hope you have better luck!