We don’t know if getting need based aid is likely…or not…because we don’t know the family income. Parent income is THE most important driver for need based aid calculations. Assets, like home equity, are not tapped at the same rate.
So…it’s possible this student could get some need based aid…at some colleges.
But will it be enough for him to attend? Maybe…maybe not.
The items listed in his post…supporting other family members, private HS for a sibling…and even the home ownership issue will likely not be omitted when need based aid is calculated.
To the OP…how much aid did you hope to get?
What is your parent annual income?