@newHSmom Nope. Maximum merit aid at Purdue for out of state just brings the costs down to full pay in-state prices.
@FtrEng42 The only time you don’t get a chance to compare financial aid offers is if you use a binding early decision admission plan. Be sure to read the financial aid pages of each college website carefully so you turn in all necessary information on time. Schools like MIT require more than just the FAFSA.