<p>JO. You have moved past the petty disagreements with your family in order to concentrate on a VITAL part of your college application process. Well done.</p>
<p>There are a few parent posters who know this issue inside out. curmudgeon is one. Try sending him a pm if he doesn't post on this thread.</p>
<p>Also, I second the suggestion that you contact the FinAid offices--by email. You want to know the best way to frame your finanical aid application in order to be able to accept an admission offer if the admissions office decides you should get one. In that email, ask the Fin Aid staff for advice. Adults love to give advice. ;)</p>
<p>Good luck--and keep those questions coming. You are in a world of knowledge here.</p>