<p>What is your major, and just why exactly do you want to study in New York? </p>
<p>Your financial and admissions safeties are in California. Your family income is very low, so institutions that offer significant need-based aid will be better choices for you. You need to sit down with your parents and run some of the financial aid calculators to get an idea of how much they may be expected to pay. The formulas change every year. Here is a link to some information about the FAFSA formula for next year: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1016853-link-10-13-2010-efc-formula-guide-2011-2012-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1016853-link-10-13-2010-efc-formula-guide-2011-2012-a.html</a></p>
<p>You can get more good ideas by reading through some of the other threads in the Financial Aid Forum. Click on the link at the left-hand side of this screen to find it.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>