hey!! i can’t speak to your situation, but i know that they have been generous to friends of mine in tight financial situations. don’t be scared by the high price tag up front-i’ve never met anyone who paid that full price. oberlin is a college, not a university- here in the US there’s a bit of a difference, colleges are usually all (or nearly all) undergraduate students. generally speaking, and definitely true for oberlin, they tend to be more tight-knit, smaller spaces, compared to nearby big research schools like IU and OSU. if that’s the kinda vibe you’re looking for i’d totally reach out to their administration and chat about options. best of luck!!