<p>Auntbea,</p>
<p>Are you finances similar to this families? The fact that JHU didn’t give you any need-based aid suggests that maybe you’re in a little different bracket. Their income is certainly good but the extenuating circumstances make them candidates for need according to estimates of the FAFSA or CSS profile.</p>
<p>Yeah, entomom, I’m just fishing for schools, as this point. I agree with you in terms of likelihood of getting admitted. She has some “financial safeties” (or at least schools that won’t send her into too much debt), such as Sacramento State (about 17K a year, which would be doable for this family with parental contribution of around 6-7K, student loan and student work study; in addition, there are some family members that might help out if need be).</p>
<p>I’m just finding it a challenge because I truly don’t know what to expect with this student. We’re waiting for the SAT retake. We’re still narrowing list and we’re waiting for them to have a talk with the f. aid person. </p>
<p>So, I continue to fish for a few other schools. Her list ultimately might not change. It sure sounds like being Hispanic in her case won’t do anything at most schools.</p>
<p>It’s just <em>so</em> much different than what I did with my oldest son; it’s a learning experience, that’s for sure! :-)</p>