Once you move off campus you get the same amount of money that the dorm room plus food plan would have been worth if you stayed in a dorm. Considering most players live in an apartment with 2 or 3 other players, that check more than covers the rent and food. There can be a pretty substantial amount left over which is what LimaJock is referring to
That clears things up much better. Sounds like if you play your cards right finances take care of themselves. Thanks for clearing up the confusion.
Back to the topic though, D2 or D3 if he wants to have a meaningful college career. If he wants the "glamour" of playing for an average at best D1 school, prolly will need to walk on first.