<p>thisyearsgirl, I can understand your frustration. You should try to see the full side of the glass, though - your parents are willing and able to pay for your education should that be necessary.
You are part of a lucky minority who can afford an American education - I do not intend to sound holier-than-thou, but a little more optimism would not hurt!
I know I was frustrated about not being an American in the beginning when I was looking for FinAid, but there are lots of places which do offer aid for international students - it is important just to look for it. And if you say that your parents would have the means to pay the education, then your EFC would be somehow substantial, which would make you eligible for FinAid in more places than most internationals.
Let me give you an example: Ohio Wesleyan University, an OK place (from what I know), not uber-selective, offers financial aid to international students who can pay at least $10K. For me (my family could pay well under $5K), that was unrealistic, and it is likewise for possibly 50% of International students. In other words, you would have acces to a niche for middle-income (American standard) internationals. So, don’t worry, the picture should not be that bleak.</p>