<p>There is not a lot of merit aid for transfers. And from what the OP says, it sounds like the parent’s can go from being low income to full pay overnight. If this really happens, he indeed has major problems if he has need based aid. His parents or someone would have to co sign for huge loans if he even wanted to take them.</p>
<p>IMO, the OP really needs to assess the chances of this happening. Many people with new businesses are kidding themselves that riches are right around the corner, but for others it really does happen. If his father is in active negotiations with companies and the OP believes wealth is on the horizon, he’d be best off choosing a school where the resulting loans would be manageable.</p>