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@taichiya Rather than assuming your parents can or will pay $60K+ per year for any college, find out what amount they are actually willing to pay. Every college handles financial matters differently. Some offer only need based aid, some offer merit aid and scholarships. Some meet 100% of demonstrated need and many do not.

All colleges have net price calculators, and you and/or your parents should use them to get an idea of what anount you will be expected to pay.

If your family income is too high to qualify for need based aid at colleges which award no merit aid, you will be full pay. If you cannot afford to be full pay, or your expected family contribution is not affordable, you need to apply to colleges which award merit aid.

If you need merit aid, your best chances for getting some will be at colleges where you are above the 75%ile of applicants stats wise. Most colleges have information about merit scholarships, and clearly state whether they offer any on their websites.