<prompt> Human: Im 16 year old Senior about to start applying for universities and colleges, however my parents want me to stay at home and go to college, which is not something I want to do. It is also extremely hard to reason with them, as I have tried over the last few weeks. What are my best options financially if I plan on attending a UC or state school?Edit: My parents probably would pay for me if I were to stay at home, also I would be 18 by the time I get into college.Edit 2: Thank you so much for the advice, it has helped considerably!  <response>: Hope your grades are great and you applied to a ridiculous amount of scholarships.Room and board tends to equal the tuition of the university basically doubles the cost. Do you have a college fund? 