<prompt> Human: Please help me. Im currently a senior in high school. Ive been accepted into all of my top colleges, but havent committed yet because I was supposed to check how much money I would be able to get for school.All my life my parents would talk about how we dont have much money, and that the FAFSA would be my make or break. Well Im getting nothing from the government because my family makes too much. And now Im hearing fuck you, youre going to be 18, we dont need to spend anything on you. Start apply to do community college, its still college and you might be able to actually pay forSo now Im really confused. I dont want to go to community college. Ive been directly accepted into my major for all of my top schools. My 1 choice is going me 13 of the tuition already. And Ive got a couple essays in the works for more potential scholarships. But, as Im sitting, how the heck do I 20k for school? Any tips would be nice. I really need helpedit: 150 comments in 3 hours, thanks guys. I saw some comments talking about getting off my high horse and going to CC, yeah youre right that may be my only option but if I can go to insert chicago city school here Id really want to take itlittle background information: Think of all the major downtown Chicago universities, both public and private, thats where Ive been accepted topart 2: Big question I should have asked as well. I know 20k per year debt is going to be rough, but how bad would 14k be? Maybe I can convince my dad to give me the money for the CC and pay the rest myself. For example, if I can go to DePaul for 14K out of the 35k base price, would that be worth itdoable depaul is just an option. also considering above average unis like UIC, Loyola, etc.edit 2: rereading this the quote sounds harsh without context, this blew up and I feel like I gotta say; I love my family and they love me blahblahblah so its not like in necessarily toxic setting. but that quote still stands as our last conversation on the topic lolAssistant: 1. Dont go to private school unless the tuition is similar to public after accounting for scholarships. 2. Make sure you apply for all available scholarships. For example, in Florida, they have programs that are independent of familial income based on GPA and test scores that substantially reduce tuition to the public universities.3. Get a job while at school. They often have work study programs. But, even if they dont, apply to be a receptionist at a residence hall you can study, usually, in such a position, so effectively, you are being paid to study. 4. Live with roommates. 5. Get a bike. You dont need a car in college.6. If you can, cover your living expenses w work, not loans.If the 4 year college option seems to arduous financially, go to community college for your AA then shift to the best public 4 year you can get into in your state. Human: 1 private schools are giving me money that makes them incomparable to public schools. some are even cheaper2 already working on that3 Ill defiantly do this. Trying to line up a job in the summer.4 planning on it5 also planning on it. Want to go to city school. No matter where I go, I get free Chicago bustrain passes while I attend.6 makes sense  <response>: I was in your shoes. Take out loans. It sucks. Reddit is very anti loans. But If youre a good kid and work hard ! youll get a good job and pay it off in ten years. But also apply for every damn scholarship you can google 