Merit based vs financial need--what are offers like?

[u/CelesteTheKing]

Hi y'all! My partner and I are coming from out of state as college transfers. I have outstanding test scores, grades, and a couple leadership positions. My partner is very poor and an orphan (though, is still very smart and lovely). We want to know a bit about what dent to expect in our respective savings, as well as what y'all might've received for one or the other.

Additionally, and this answer doesn't need to be in detail, are there a good amount of work service opportunities on campus? The website doesn't give us as much as we'd like!