<p>Yes, Arizona State is absolutely gigantic. No it’s certainly not going to give you an intellectual or academic atmosphere. Quite the opposite in fact. But if it is your only option and/or its free, there’s nothing wrong with it.</p>
<p>But like some others have said, you should really sit down and talk with your parents to figure out exactly why they won’t pay for anything because they clearly can if they want to.</p>
<p>Explain how the entire premise of financial aid at every university in the country is based on the financial well-being of the parents, and that the ‘system’ expects them to pay. Show them how there is no way a person like you can get much aid because of their income. Hopefully they will at least explain why they refuse to pay and you might be able to convince them otherwise.</p>