<p>I suggest that you consider going to a community college for a year or two (especially this summer) and work out a transfer agreement with USC (unless you get a great financial aid package). This plan would meet your parents financial situation and you would get time at USC along with a USC degree. It is too stressful and iffy to place all your bets on getting enough scholarships/more jobs on campus to pay for $100,000 or so for two years on campus.</p>