You could also stick with the commitment for the upcoming year, at a cost of $10k extra since you didn't get aid, and assess options as the year progresses. He can always transfer and this way he goes to the college he likes, he gets to play baseball all the while looking at possible options. The biggest risk here is that he wants to stay and then the next three years could add another $30k to his debt if the aid situation doesn't change. If you go this route make sure the classes he takes 1st and 2nd semester would be the kind that would transfer as well. Just an idea.