I want to go to a 4-year university but my school couldn't get me the foreign language credits

OK - this is why I asked about budget. This is a HUGE issue - and yes, you might end up at community college. You won’t be able to borrow enough to fund college - certainly not at a school with nuclear engineering.

Is the non-contribution by choice or are they unable to afford anything?

Oregon has a promise grant for low income families - but I don’t know if it covers housing, etc.

If your budget issue is due to low income, your school counselor should be able to help you.

If it’s by choice - i.e. they can afford but don’t want to, that’s a bigger issue - as you’d have to apply and hope for full rides - and those are unlikely and certainly at schools with your intended major.

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