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I am just finishing up my gap year and plan on attending college for the fist time this fall. Three months ago my dad lost his job and is currently looking for another one. Tomorrow he will be interviewing for a job in Indiana (we live in Oregon).
If we were not moving, I would be applying to local universities and assuming that I would pay in-state tuition all four years. Now that staying in the state seems so unlikely I am at a loss as to where to apply. Does anyone know of any respectable four-year universities that won't cost me an arm and a leg. I am thinking about med school afterwords so I really need a high-quality education.
Is an online university an option? And if so, how do I make sure I still have a social life? Should I bother applying to the local schools or should I wait until our situation becomes a bit more clear. I have no idea when this will be resolved or when we will be moving. Any ideas?

I would get your FAFSA in on time, and make applications to the most likely community colleges in each of the areas or states that you may move to. Not a ridiculous number, but at this point many of the 4 year universities are already filled up for the fall semester as they receive applications starting even earlier in the school year.

Community College is MUCH less expensive, and you can sign up at the last minute if you choose to. Your advisor there will steer you towards classes that will transfer to a 4 year institution, and if they don't, take it into your own hands to get with an advisor who will. This is the most affordable way to attend college these days and most everyone I know who is not on a full scholarship does community college first.

Good luck!

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(Rating: 5) Thank you very much. I will begin looking into community colleges around Indiana :)
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