<p>Most schools, most of the time, do uphold their fin aid packages if the financial situation stays the same. They do expect the student to take on more of the cost each year–most all schools, even the most generous ones do, and costs go up each year as well. Upper classmen housing is usually more expensive than the standard double for freshmen, but often includes kitchen facilities so that meal plan requirements are often waived or lowered, and savings can be realized there. FOr those schools in areas where there are cheap student digs, going off campus can result in savings. Don’t know if NEU is a school where that option is likely.</p>