Also… some kids with your D’s profile would thrive at one of the maritime academies. (It isn’t actual military - no service obligation) There’s a young woman in my extended family who had a phenomenal experience studying marine bio at Maine Maritime.
Marine Biology
Coastal Environmental Science
Oceanography
Likewise, there’s Mass Maritime and SUNY Maritime. All are small, with lots of individual attention. At SUNY Maritime and Mass Maritime, all students are cadets in the regiment and wear uniforms, but at Maine Maritime, being in the regiment is optional.
For a reachier coastal school, Conn College could be worth a look. In addition to the marine emphasis available in the Biology, Botany, & Environmental Studies department, students can also cross-register at the Coast Guard Academy, less than half a mile away. Definitely a reach for her but not necessarily out of reach.