<p>The SUNYs are relatively affordable for OOS students. There are other colleges (mostly in the midwest) that are even less expensive. If you get your SATs up you may be able to qualify for some merit aid. Look at this thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/848226-important-links-automatic-guaranteed-merit-scholarships.html?highlight=guaranteed[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/848226-important-links-automatic-guaranteed-merit-scholarships.html?highlight=guaranteed</a></p>