Transfer student looking into University of Michigan

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<p>So, I'm 23 years old - will be 24 next October which is when I plan on starting at another school.</p>

<p>I'm currently attending a community college in northern Ohio near Cleveland and I will have about 65 credits from there. I doubt all of them will transfer, but that isn't so much of a concern. I've got all of those basic classes out of the way, and my time here has really helped me decide what it is I know I have to do with my life. I've really come to realize my dreams.</p>

<p>I'm looking specifically at the University of Michigan for a couple reasons.
The first being that they have a good creative writing program, which is what I would be going for.
Second being that they have more than your usual offering of foreign languages, which I would like to learn.
And I have a very dear friend that lives in Michigan who I would probably be able to live with if things worked out.</p>

<p>Mainly though, their creative writing program is what draws me in. I have faith in the stories I've been writing for however long it has been since I put pen to paper, along with my illustrations with them. I have broad goals and I intend to meet them because I've already met so many of them. It's led me to live a very happy existence to be honest and I believe this is how I can really help the world. But there is the reality of the situation, and when it comes to writing, a lot of it comes from who you know and the connections you have made along the way.</p>

<p>I feel like this would be the right place for me. However, there is the issue of money... hahaha, unfortunately.</p>

<p>With me coming in as a transfer, worst case scenario is I have to do 2.5 - 3 years of school (because let's say a bunch of credits don't transfer for some reason) and I have to pay the out-of-state tuition:</p>

<p>Should the money really matter when it comes down to this? I don't want to screw myself over, but I also want to follow my dreams. Is there much need-based aid for out of state folks? I have only my mom, my dad passed away years ago, and I live with three younger siblings, with five older siblings who all live on their own. </p>

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<p>And, from what I’ve researched, it seems that 24 years old and above allows me to be considered independent.
To be honest, my plan would be to live, if not permanently, then at least for a few years (though who really knows what’ll happen) in Michigan if I went to school there. I would absolutely have to get a job and an apartment.</p>

<p>My question is, let’s say I establish residency, will my tuition for any remaining terms be lowered to in-state tuition?</p>