<p>ACT of 32 gets you the full tuition scholarship at UA Tuscaloosa, leaving about $10,000 per year of costs. ACT of 30 gets that plus $2,500 if you are an engineering major.</p>
<p>ACT of 31 gets you the full tuition scholarship at UA Huntsville, leaving about $10,000 per year of costs. ACT of 34 gets you the full ride scholarship there.</p>
<p>$10,000 per year may be doable if you get a Stafford loan and a decent summer or school year (possibly work-study if offered) job. There may also be frugality opportunities at some schools where you can cut costs by living in a cheaper dorm or off-campus housing, or cheaper or no meal plan (if you like to cook).</p>
<p>You may want to consider the SAT, since some students do better on the SAT than on the ACT (or vice-versa).</p>