>be me
>poorfag
>uni i want to go to is 30k a yr
>financial aid calculator says I'm only going to get about 5k
>have really good grades and ACT
>wut do
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Go to schools in your own state
>>16620736
That is instate tuition cost
>>16620739
Shit... uh... file as an independent on FAFSA? Go to community college and then transfer?
>>16620754
Worst case scenario is I go to a local university on a full ride merit scholarship, I just don't know what to expect from u of m in scholarships
>>16620764
Well... If you REALLY want to get to Ann Arbour wo the huge pricetag, just keep up a high GPA in community college and transfer.
>>16620764
>worst case
>full ride scholarship
Choose 1 you ungrateful ass.
>>16620808
I'm saying it in a positive connotation in that if I don't receive good scholarships from u of m I have a backup plan. Ive yet to visit both schools, but right now u of m is my number 1 choice
I was in the same position, OP. Got accepted to Penn State and offered a spot in the honors program. They even gave me a a few scholarships that added up to ~$6k. Still couldn't afford it without taking out a shit load of private loans, so I stayed in state and went to a local university that's not nearly as prestigious. Truthfully, where you get your undergrad won't matter, but that doesn't make it any easier when you can't pursue opportunities you've earned because of financial status.
