Trying to choose my college route, Advice?

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<p>How's it going?!</p>

<p>So here's my deal, I had a tough time in high school emotional (Bullying etc), my senior I started to become lazy and had to drop out and finish my additional 2 credits through a online school. Just within the last year I started to come out of my shell and now I'm an extremely social person. Currently I have a 2.4 high school gpa and will be taking the ACT in June. From what I've seen I meet the admission requirements at my state college (Kansas State) but recently I've wanted out of the state to start a new. Thankfully my father lives in Arizona so I'm considering moving there, The problem is I do not meet the requirements for ASU and cannot afford it till I gain residency. Honestly I crave the environment of a 4 year university dorm life to make a new circle of friends, but if I move to Arizona I will have to attend a Community college for the first year (Chandler Community College) and than I will attempt to transfer to ASU and live in the dorms.</p>

<p>Financially I receive 3 payments of 24,000 for college and if needed my parents are willing to support me no matter what.</p>

<p>What do you think I should do?? Would a social person do alright going to a community college in a new state? Or should I consider another option?</p>

<p>Thank you for any help!!</p>

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<p>There are other AZ colleges besides ASU. Check out Northern Arizona U, in Flagstaff, for example.</p>

<p>FYI, it may be hard to achieve in-state status if you are in school. Most states have policies that prevent out-of-state students from earning in-state status while going to school in that state. So, it might be a good idea to go to community college to get your grades up, but that may not help you toward getting in-state status. </p>

<p>If you are a social person, you will do just fine at your local community college. Just make sure that your goal of transferring to ASU and gaining in-state tuition is realistic.</p>