Here in Dallas we have this Dallas Promise Program where you can go to a junior college for free at least that’s what they say, so my parents have been talking about it ever since. It’s even started to take a toll on my relationship with my parents because whenever I go to university tours they get upset and say I’m not going there. Both of my parents have money we’re not wealthy or anything but very well off but they keep complaining saying university is too expensive when they make enough for me to attend. I personally can’t see myself in junior college, I feel as if I do go I’m just going to be miserable majority of the time. I’m really just ready to start university life from my majors/minors to rushing a sorority and getting involved with clubs/organizations. Both of my parents speak as though the only place I’m going is junior college, they both hate loans and are so afraid of loans too. I’ve started to have mental breakdowns about my situation and what’s going to happen, my parents definitely don’t help either.
If they won’t pay, you probably can’t go to a 4 year right away. Unless you have high grades and test scores, then you might have some options. Honestly, a LOT of people start at community colleges, then transfer to a 4 year to finish their degree. Colleges is fundamentally about academics, not sororities and clubs.
You should, in as mature a manner as you can muster, discuss whether they can & will help pay for your last two years to finish a bachelors degree after community college. Also, you might tell them that financial aid and merit aid at 4 year schools is better for incoming freshman, and SOMETIMES it is actually not cheaper to start at a community college because of this.
Look at some of your in-state publics. Ask your parents to run the net price calculators on the college website, and review the website for info on merit scholarships.
Sometimes parents have other things going on that they don’t want to come right out and say. They might think you are not mature enough to live on campus. Or they are worried about your safety. Or they don’t want to file financial aid forms due to tax issues they don’t want to share with you. Or maybe you’ve been talking about out of state or private schools theybtuink are unaffordable.
I can say one thing for sure. Having tantrums will not get them to budge.
Okay, I’ll bite:
How familiar are you with their actual finances? Have they told you how much they can afford??
Sometimes, parents haven’t saved a dime for their children’s education. Are you sure they have money saved for your college fees? Plus, you want to have them spend more money by joining a sorority. That will cost them.
Since you are having anxiety, I would suggest that you get a job (if you don’t have one) and start saving some money for your educational expenses. It will keep you busy and away from the parents.
Otherwise, you need some incredible merit statistics to get someone, other than your parents, to pay for your education.
How will you pay?
Do you have enough AP and DE credits to show that CC isn’t really an option because you’ve completed all/most of your core requirements?
Can you get freshman scholarships at four year schools that would make the final cost similar to transferring in after two years at a CC?
If not, unless you can fund college without your parents’ help you’re out of luck.
Yes, I do work part time.
It’s their money so no need to be upset at how they want to spend it. If you want to attend a better college than get a merit scholarship. Many Texas schools have full rides, free tuition and partial scholarships. If you can be a National Meriy Scholar or have a high GPA and PSAT/SAT, you’ll get many opportunities.
If you can’t get a merit scholarship at any Texas university then probably community college is a good start for you.
If your parents are well off but not wealthy, college will be very expensive for them. I peeked at the program and you can transfer to Southern Methodist which is a very traditional university with an active Greek life. You might be confused about what community college is. You can declare a major and you can involve yourself in clubs and activities. If you transfer with other students from the program you will have a built-in peer group. Appreciate the wisdom of your parents in rejecting loans for you. Loans are horrific and draining and you will be very happy if you graduate with none.
Sorry about the stress you are having over this. There is no good answer for you. Seems like you have to figure out how you are going to attend and pay for college without help fro your parents. Start applying for aid and scholarships and consider all programs form local jr college, full university, and even things like the military where you can get aid after you serve. This is not easy situation but you seem to be motivated!
@vintagexhaled :
What are your stats?
Where AP/dual enrollment classes have you taken?
If you can get an AES scholarship at UT Dallas you’d be good 
since it’s mean UT Dallas wouldn’t be more expensive than a cc.
Also, run the NPC on Rice and a few other colleges you can commute to OR meet full need.