<p>Hey everyone, I'm currently a senior in high school, non-resident of Illinois. UIUC is my #1 choice right now. I am still very clueless about the whole financial aid thing, how to pay for college, etc. I have visited UIUC's financial aid website, but didn't really help much. Most of their grants and scholarships are for Illinois residents. I would really appreciate replies from people who got into UIUC that were non-residents of Illinois.
I really need to try to get as much scholarships because I don't want to get a hefty loan because I am planning on going to dental school which is going to be even more harder to pay for. UGHHH. I know I should probably consider going to an in-state university, but I really don't want to stay in the state I'm in and I really think I'd hate my 4 years of college if I do go to my in-state uni haha. So please help me out and inform me on the whole financial aid thing!</p>