End of day, if nothing better works out, at least UMass Amherst could be an option, very affordable with instate status + employee discount + Commonwealth award (only applicable to state public schools). UMass Amherst offered last year and surely he will apply again as a safety /base.
There are only couples schools still have possibility. However, he would not like to apply for these school as ED or REA.
Thank you very much!