<p>If money is an issue and it looks like you’re interested in a big state school, is there a specific reason why you don’t want to go to a college in-state? </p>
<p>If you’re in one of the (mostly eastern) states covered by the Academic Common Market (do a Google search for it), you can attend an out-of-state school at the in-state cost as long as you choose a major that is not offered in your state. You can search by state and programs at the Web site.</p>