If she is eligible for the Excelsior award, her tuition will be covered.
Room and Board cannot be paid with the Excelsior or TAP awards.
She can take the Direct Loan up to $5500…but whether the $3500 will be subsidized or not depends on how much unmet need she still has.
If she can commute from home, her tuition costs will be covered…and she could take the Direct Loan to help with the costs of commuting.