My older sisters take out loans or pay with their own money. My older brother, I honestly don’t know how they are paying for him. And my younger siblings cost 5-10k a year, each.
Therefore I don’t think I will get much in the way of money, but I’m in the middle class bracket so I probably won’t get a lot of financial aid either. Right now I’m hoping to get a full ride scholarship, and get a part time job to pay for commuting. I know Rutgers and Kean both offer full ride, but I’m not sure about the other colleges I’m applying to.
Just be absolutely sure to also make that sure-thing, cheapest local option - the community college to Rutgers route. As long as your parents are willing to file a FAFSA for you, you can borrow enough money each year to pay for community college, and much of Rutgers, without getting into too much debt. You can probably shave off a year of community college with APs and CLEP exams. https://modernstates.org/ You can have the battle with your parents about your major later on. Realize that with every year, you will have more power in that relationship.
A part time job is a great idea - why not get one now, and start saving your own money?
I’m applying, but I don’t have much experience with these things, so it’s proving a little difficult.
I’ll apply to my community college, but I’d still much rather go to a university. I could get a little independence there, at least.