My comment was directed at your suggestion that this poster get married to increase financial aid and possibly get a free ride.
Not likely.
I don’t know what the point was of suggesting that the OP get married when 90%+ of schools do not meet need and would likely gap big time.
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Are these are the most recent scores.
If both of OP’s parents “make a lot of money” as OP has said, they may very well not qualify for the American Opportunity tax credit.
Are there any colleges within commuting distance of your home? Our state colleges cost $20k/year to dorm, but only $8k for commuters. If the tuition at your state colleges is low enough, you could probably pay it by taking the federal student loan (~$5500/year) and working summers.
What are your parents saying about college? I don’t think they’d have paid for applications if they didn’t expect you to go somewhere.
I would like to hear the parents version of this situation…audi alteram partem!
I find it hard to believe that your parents who “make a lot of money” will contribute absolutely zero to your college education. Most high income people place appropriate value on higher education. Have you presented to them the acceptances you have received and what each might cost. Perhaps there are some options within the range that they might consider. I could see them balking at the higher priced options if they were expecting merit-based aid that were not forthcoming. Where did you apply? Where did you get in? What price range are you facing?
If the answer indeed is “zero” parental contribution, then community college or state university, commuting from home is probably your only affordable option. With a job and a federal student loan, you could swing it.