<p>^^^</p>
<p>Thumper is right. And thanks for the heads up about the audition aspect for $$$. I’m dumb about that. I only know of a few (must not require auditions) schools that will give $$ based on stats, including musical $$. </p>
<p>Totally agree with your statement…"It doesn’t do a speck of good to apply (and pay to do so), be accepted, and then be unable to attend because no one is going to pay the bills. This student needs to find out WHY the parents are not willing to pay for the college applications. "</p>
<p>This is just my gut feel…but I’m thinking that the parents are either against the MT major (maybe they think it’s flaky or won’t prepare for a good job)…OR…they are financially strapped and don’t want to tell their kid, and they’re hoping he won’t be able to afford to apply. If the latter is the case, they are just delaying the inevitable.</p>
<p>The OP needs to have a CALM sit down with his parents and ask the following… (in this order)</p>
<p>First…have both parents present at the same time!!! And tell them that you need honest answers…</p>
<p>How much will you pay each year towards my college education? (if the answer is little to none, you don’t have to ask anymore questions.)</p>
<p>Why won’t you pay for my applications?</p>
<p>Do you have an issue with my chosen major?</p>
<p>Do you expect me to contribute $$ towards my college education? If so, how much per year?</p>