Anerkedpie

Okay here is my problem...

My dad is a prick. It's been tough growing up with him as my father. People can't ever understand how a kid with a perfect gpa, perfect test scores, and is the captain of a varsity sport (etc.) can be depressed. Well, that's where my dad came in. This is all truthful, and I can swear to that, so I'd appreciate some compassion.

Well, anyway... the first time I tried to kill myself because of him would have to have been when I was around 8-9 at my grandparents house. I'm grateful that I didn't know at the time how to properly do it, or I wouldn't be here now (obviously). I have a great girlfriend who helps me get through it, and I've periodically sought counseling. Getting my license was INCREDIBLE because I could just leave. Anyway, here is where it connects to the college search...

He makes so much money that I qualify for no financial aid at all, or come close. He says he isn't going to pay a penny for my education. Which more or less screws me out of any of the schools I think I have worked hard enough to go to. My mom has some money, although nowhere close to what I would need (they are married, it's complicated). So here is my question: how do I pay for school? I told the whole previous story to show that one viable solution is emancipation on the day I turn 18... which would drop my "family's" income to 0 quite quickly. My only hesitation is for my mom... that would nearly destroy her. I just need some advice. Anything at all would be greatly appreciated. I have no idea what to do.