@techmom99 – unfortunately JMU does not have a lot of institutional aid to give. 
There are scholarships through the theatre program, but, unless something changes, those are limited in number as well. The largest covering about 1/2 of in-state tuition… which ends up being about 1/4 of out of state tuition… for four years. After freshman year students are not required to live on campus, snd there are reasonably priced options close to campus that are much less than living on campus with a required meal plan.
There are great SUNY options… I am not sure, but does SUNY Courtland have a program? I know they do for Musical Theatre, but not as familiar with the Tech Theatre options.