<p>Until you find out from your parents what their restrictions on your college are, you will not know what your options could be.</p>
<p>If their restrictions are completely unrealistic (i.e. no colleges will fit them, like “JHU for $20,000 with no financial aid”), then see post #4 for your options.</p>
<p>People in the past have reported that Rutgers sometimes gives full ride merit scholarships to NJ residents. If you score 1400+ on your SAT CR+M or 32+ on the ACT, you may have a decent number of automatic full ride options.</p>