OP, this is College Conf at its best. You are able to get sound advice…and to hear from people who have actually gone thru situations that you can learn from --and benefit from their experience. For your own best interests, listen closely! As a parent I feel for your mom. It must be hard to not be able to tell you to follow your dreams…but as others have repeatedly advised, Purdue is simply not an option. Your family did not have a clear picture of the financial implications. Now use all your best energy to focus on making MSU as low-debt as possible . The Spartan Advantage (and the spring admittance) are blessings, take full advantage.