We get nothing through FASFA, but because of grades, leadership and major, my dd receives several thousand in scholarships. It is one of the least expensive private colleges, Lancaster Bible. I just would suggest hunting everywhere for money. When dd graduated we signed up for everything and got a presidential scholarship because of her community service. She got some money from different clubs she was in.
I have heard some gas and phone companies and banks give out small scholarships. They all add up. Hunt everywhere.

But the best savings was:

When my dd looked at the cost and her scholarships, she wanted to live at college and realized she needed to squeeze 4 years into 3 in order to afford it. She took the maximum amount of credits each semester and then on winter breaks and summer she took lots of credits at our local community college for FAR CHEAPER. All the credits were pre-approved for transfer to her private college. She is also going to take 1 online (pre-approved) course for only $299 for 3 credits.
This saved a bundle. She took the classes at her private college that they were BEST known for and had the best teachers, then she took her general education classes at our community college that they were best at. They even have visiting professors from NYU and other prestigious institutions so she got the best of both worlds at a bargain price.

__________________