<p>im planning on going OOS and as we all know, tuition is nuts!@ i am in a situation where i do not qualify for almost all financial aid but i really am in need of it… i have to pay for all of my own college and i dont want a life time of debt! also, i seem to be a little discouraged about getting scholarships because there are so many people in my school and of course not in my school applying for the same ones with higher status… any answers??</p>
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<li>go to college in the state.</li>
<li>search for scholarships at fastweb.com</li>
<li>take a year off, move to that state and live there for a year. Then reapply as a resident.</li>
<li>Go to comm college for two years and then transfer.</li>
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<p>If OP is under about 22-23, unmarried, and not in the military, that probably won’t work unless the parents move too. Not necessarily fair, but that’s how the rules work at most state Us.</p>
<p>Jacob, if the most important thing to you is to go out of state, for whatever the reason, try some of the small liberal arts colleges that have good merit aid, or some of the regional state Us. Look for schools where your GPA and SAT will put you in the upper 25% of the student body. If you are male, as your name suggests, look especially at LACs where the student body is more than half female.</p>
<p>hellokitty has a good point though about looking at colleges in your state. You can still experience dorm life and independence, but at bargain prices.
You could also consider taking a gap year to work and save, and going to school part-time and working. Look for some of the smaller awards, and essay contests; there usually isn’t as much competition for those.</p>
<p>What state do you live in? If in the south google Academic Common Market. You can go oos for in-state prices if your state does not offer a major that another one does.</p>