Unless there are some surprise announcements, the prominent LACs are still going to be test optional next year (and in fact APs satisfy Yale’s new requirement). And if you are admitted, you will typically qualify for need-based aid as per the NPC. So generally any LAC that looks good as per the NPC should be a potential fit for your list. In addition, some LACs also give merit aid to test optional admits.
And speaking of which, have you tried running the NPCs at some non-East Coast LACs that also offer TO merit? I believe that list includes at least Denison, Oberlin, St Olaf, Allegheny, Rhodes, Kalamazoo, Colorado College, Gustavus Adolphus, Occidental, and I am sure more. All these are going to have hyper-loyal alums, and indeed likely many alums will also look out for grads of others.