@thumper1 I appreciate the information. Maybe my wording misconstrued my message, but it’s not that I can’t afford to go (my dad is more than willing to pay) it’s just that plenty of people in my neighborhood at least got something for their financial aid, which is why I’m looking into options. My parents didn’t go to college in the states, and I’m figuring things out for myself thru the Internet, which is why I am curious as to how I can better my chances for financial aid. I did fortunately get student loans, which we will use. I’m thankful that I am at least a junior transfer, at least I saved a ton of money going to a CC for my underclassmen years.