<p>While going to college is a daunting proposition for a young person, paying for college is a daunting proposition for parents. I’m guessing you live in Delaware, and would receive in-state tuition. I understand that you are willing to take out loans, but your parents may have your best interest in mind and don’t want you to be burdened with extensive loans when you graduate. Also, there is a limit on the amount of loans a student can receive - any additional loans are under the parent’s name. Also consider travel costs to those other schools. And, any scholarships you may receive will have grade point requirements that must be maintained in order to keep the scholarship. This may seem like a lot of work, but I would do your research on all the schools you want to apply to - documenting the cost and showing them the difference in cost between each school and UD. You may learn alot, and it may show your parents that you’ve really thought about everything and are approaching your college decision in a mature fashion. You might also enlist the help of the college counselor at your high school.</p>