<p>Okay, this is kind of hard to discuss because I am so lost at this point. I really wanted to go out of state and go to the south because that's where I want to live when I'm older. I thought, what better opportunity to go there than college. After all my research, I've determined that I can't go out of state because I won't be able to pay for it, that's what everyone on here has told me. I'm from Indiana and Purdue Lafayette and IUB are GREAT schools, I know. But high school has not been the best experience for me. I just wanted to move on and get away from everyone. I know that Purdue and IUB are big schools, but I also know a lot of people that go there from my hs and they say that a lot of their classes are with their old hs classmates. So many people from my school go to those schools and I don't want to be with my hs classmates after high school. I know that's not such a big deal to everyone, but it is to me. Any advice on what to do?</p>
<p>If you are sure you won’t be able to pay for it, then going out of state may pose a problem for you unless you are able to apply for financial aid or a scholarship, which may help.
If you are forced to stay in-state, I would advise you not to sacrifice the quality of your school just because your high school classmates go there- I understand that high school was a hard time for you, but you owe it to yourself to try and get the best education and opportunities possible; don’t let them have such a great impact on your life.
Remember that Purdue and IUB are huge schools, so even if a lot of students from your high school go there, you by no means have to interact with them at all, even if you do see them.</p>
<p>There are schools that give substantial merit aid in the South. On your other thread, I think someone said that Indiana has a reciprocity agreement with Missouri. Mizzou is in the SEC, so it may have more name recognition in the South. You said that you do not qualify for the Alabama full ride, right? Maybe, you could look at Ole Miss or Kentucky, which are decently generous with scholarships. Some smaller LACs may also be an option. At least apply to a few schools and see what happens.</p>