<p>I am a long-time lurker but I wanted to throw in my 2 cents.</p>
<p>There are scholarships for gay students, especially those who have been marginalized or abandoned by their families. Google scholarships for gay students. (This is assuming you are indeed gay, and the issue is your family finding out.)</p>
<p>Here is one link to help get you started, but do look for others as well.
[Home</a> - Point Foundation](<a href=“http://www.pointfoundation.org/]Home”>http://www.pointfoundation.org/)</p>
<p>Concentrate on raising your grades and scores to make yourself competitive. A good exit strategy requires forethought and planning.</p>