Where To Get 17k in Loans?

[sybbie719]

I see you got accepted to Michigan.

The school uses the CSS profile in addition to your FAFSA. The CSS profile takes a deeper look at your finances. They say your family can pay 40k, your parents say they can pay 20k - big disconnect.

@U-M

While U-M **does not have sufficient funds to meet the full demonstrated financial need of many non-resident students, **private scholarships and scholarships from U-M schools and colleges may be available. Also consider the Direct PLUS Loan for parents of dependent undergraduates or private loans.

Non-resident families need to plan to pay non-resident tuition for each year at U-M. Students often need to develop comprehensive financial strategies to cover the cost of a U-M education.
Family Profiles | Financial Aid | University of Michigan

This means your tuition is going to be more than 50k each year for the next 4 years. Your parents are telling you Michigan is not an affordable option for your family and this may be a real disappointment to you. You are going to have to let this go.

Did you apply to any SUNY schools (Bing, UB, Stony Brook, Albany)?