My daughter is looking at industrial/systems engineering schools. I've been told by multiple people and universities that we will not qualify for any financial aid, but because I will have 3 kids in college I can't figure out how I will do it because our income fluctuates so greatly from year to year and we don't have any savings. She's going to apply to Purdue, WIP, RPI, USC, Lehigh, USD, Case Western, NC State, Valparaiso, Butler, Bradley, U of Chicago and Northwestern ... none of which appear to give much merit aid for 34 ACT and 4.7 weighted GPA (3.95 UW). My son (whose qualifications weren't quite as good - 3.8 GPA and 33 ACT - didn't get a dime from Case Western or Purdue, where he will be attending in the fall, but it doesn't look like his major, business, is nearly as competitive which should have made it easier). Any schools we are missing that give good merit aid? (She's looking for a collaborative, not overly competitive environment and although she's not an athlete she is extremely well rounded with speech, debate, and philanthropy). Thanks!
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