@pchambs My son is down to MSU, Iowa State, and Alabama for mechanical engineering. You might want to read this thread: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-alabama/1838290-michigan-state-v-ua.html#latest
I am surprised that you have not received any money from MSU. If you are qualified for the Presidential Scholarship at Alabama, you should be offered merit scholarships from MSU Honors.