Good point. I’m almost positive my parents won’t qualify for the PARENT plus loan which would allow me to take out 10500 in federal loans. They’re actually willing to apply for it for that reason, knowing they will get denied. I have very good credit for my age so I may be able to qualify for a private loan by myself if needed.
And I’ve considered Chapel Hill. I may need to work on my GPA and EC’s a little more before considering applying to UNC. USC takes a more holistic approach when reviewing an applicant which is why I even considered it possibly within my reach. USC has everything I want which I think makes it worth it in the end. At the end of the day, it’s just two years to finish my degree and I’m not staying in NC forever so I might as well do it now right?!