It’s a single-disabled mother with two children. Her son is deciding between Syracuse and one other school.
Are they in NYS? I think that income qualifies them for the full NYS tuition grant (TAP). The full Pell and federal student loan would get them enough to commute. If the student can work they might be able to swing dorming at a SUNY.
If the student has high stats Vassar might be a possibility. I think they meet need for low income students.