If you are interested in majoring in Journalism, I would encourage you to check out Ohio University. The Scripps school there is highly regarded, and it appears that OU is very generous with out of state merit scholarships. I understand your desire to attend the schools that you listed, and to somehow make them more affordable but I would also encourage you to broaden your horizons and consider other excellent journalism school that are likely to be less financially burdensome. You may be in for a very pleasant surprise.