I can understand wanting to go elsewhere than your hometown for college. College is the best time to go away and discover another part of the country - the campus offers immediate social networks and support, no work or child obligations yet… You’re free to go and explore, learn and grow.
The trick is to have a solid list.
Do you qualify for Questbridge? Their deadline is 9/30.
Did you/your parents look into whether you have a benefit similar to “tuition exchange” with other universities? This is a benefit many employees can get, a specific application process for employees of a university that is in a network with others.