@ucbalumnus ~ Yes, these numbers are just for me and my husband. D’s dad will input his own numbers to get his share. I’m pretty sure his calculation will say he can afford $25-35k which would likely mean no financial aid. Given the high cost of college, it seems worth it to submit an application.
Is Princeton the only college who doesn’t count a steppaprent’s income? I understand requiring a stepparent to contribute but I’m really surprised they count a stepparent’s income and contribution in the same way they would a biological parent. If one remarried a person with teenagers, this could end up being a big deal and it doesn’t strike me as reasonable.