<p>If you have a religious leader, or comunity leader that can help you talk to your parents, that would be a big help. Even if you have to agree to work every summer for the family, or stay close, I would make the sacrifice. If they absolutely won’t pay for school, demand a wage in the auto shop, take classes part-time at the local community college and save until you are an independent student at 24. Consider applying for scholarships through the armed forces if you also have a desire to serve your adopted country (great way to get US citizenship if you don’t have it already).</p>