The issue is what “decent merit” means for this family - running the NPCs is the best option, because 50K could be OKay, or 35K only, or whether OP needs a full tuition scholarship, etc.
While merit aid exists, it’s still pretty uncommon at northeastern flagships, except for Maine’s.
@amalief : what can your parents afford “out of pocket” (from savings and current income)?
Beside Bing, which is affordable for them even if you don’t get any aid?
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