Trying to get into a College in Florida

[Ruhiel]

Do they offer scholarships? If they do, sign up for any that you find are possible to sign up for. Also, I highly recommend using FAFSA. It'll show you what your financial need is to get into college, and many universities, such as Duke, will cover your expenses 100%, with few to no loans, if you get it in before the January deadline.

I'm not sure how it operates at art and design schools, but merit-based scholarships are the way to go. If you can't get any of those, aim for need-based scholarships.

And, if all else fails, there is always the possibility of a student loan. You'll still be technically in debt, but the interest rate is lower, and it doesn't start accumulating until 6 months after you graduate.