This situation is a perfect example of why it is important for parents to discuss how much (in dollars) they are willing to contribute to their children’s education. OP would have known in late March/early April (really much earlier than that) whether or not she could afford this school and would likely have been seeking other options much earlier. I think a gap year while she works in her business, saves money, perhaps retakes the ACT/SAT (is that possible?) and reevaluates her school choices after discussing with her parents what can truly be afforded would work well for her. I applaud her effort and ingenuity in creating her own business, however, as she probably know too well this situation is not affordable now let alone sustainable even next semester.