<prompt> Human: So very quick TLDR on my current life situation. My family moved to Florida from Illinois after I finished High School, and my original plan was to go to community college for my pre-requisites for the first year. I was pretty set on transferring to Illinois State University beginning this fall, but due to financial and general uncertainties I am very late in the application process. I was unable to attend the community college as planned so this will be my freshman year of college. My parents have offered to pay what they were paying for my high school tuition 11,000, and the rest is up to me to figure out. My question is whether I am still able to receive financial aid at this state so I do not have to take out a massive loan in order to attend college. The scholarships that are offered by the school itself are very hard to come by after November of the preceding year, and I am not sure if I can find a sort of scholarship anywhere else. The money left over after the tuition provided by my parents will be 17,000. I am willing to take out a loan I am just not sure if I am willing to take out a full 17,000 loan. Please inform me if there is any possible way to achieve financial aid at this stage of the game. Thank you!  <response>: The best thing you can do is go into the Financial Aid office at the school you want to attend, as they can answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. 