Those families making more than $65,000 will see a drastic tuition increase.
"our income is waaaaay less than $65k."
I would have suggested the you consider the Pell Grant.
Most Pell Grants are awarded to students whose families make less than $30,000 annually
Some Pell Grants are awarded to students whose families make $30,000-$60,000 annually
It's possible but rare for students to be awarded the grant if their families make more than $60,000 annually
https://blog.prepscholar.com/pell-grant-eligibility-and-requirements-do-you-qualify
Couldn’t. Had already scrimped and saved for a college fund. Of course, if we’d been smart and not saved a dime, we’d have been better off.
Funny story about Pell Grants. When I went back to school for me second degree (pharmacy) I was rather broke in my last year of pharmacy school. I went to the financial aid officer to ask about Pell Grants. I had a prior degree in Geology of which I paid for all myself, and had also accrued 30 hours of credits via Clep Tests. Those hours was what killed my Pell Grant as I had to many hours to qualify. He politely informed me that I did not qualify for a Pell Grant. I was rather incensed.
I told the man that because “I have busted my ass in work to get my first degree for which I paid for and then took CLEP tests to shorten time in university I am being punished for my efforts?” I also said that the Pell Program “seems to reward sloth and dependence.” He was actually a very nice man. He said, “You are correct.” He was just working within the restraints of an insane program.
I did get loans for my last year of pharmacy school of which I paid back early.