Being able to live at home is not a requirement, it’s just a tentative preference as it would save me a lot of money (assuming that I’m able to snag some good scholarships) and would just be more convenient overall. With that said, I’m not opposed to the idea of leaving my state for college if it ends up being the better option for me. I apologize if I didn’t make that clear.
Regardless, I appreciate your advice and suggestions.