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This semester I'll be graduating Community College with an Associate's. I want to do animation, and preferably, do studio work (entry level positions from the degree like storyboarding) on the side, while doing things like music, comedy, animation (of my own series), writing, and the like. There's three school options so far:

1) Is the old State school I went to before I graduated CC with a 3.4, I failed out after not being used to the college system straight out of high school. Decently cheap (~4000) never mind an apartment with my friends(~2500), who themselves will be graduating within a few years. Animation and Illustration major, covers 2D (preferred) and 3D. Should have all 55-58 Associate credits transfer, start as a junior, finish degree in 2 to 2 1/2 years. Problem is, because I failed out, I lost all aid and have to submit an appeal to get it back, plus, even though credits transfer GPA still counts from failed classes (0.70) 3 years back. Would need aid to go at all, we're poor. Portfolio req'd; I can only draw cartoons and shitty observationals

2) Another upstate school, 4000 with fees included, off campus probably similar to school #1, but with new people I don't know. Or ~6000 for room and board bringing to 20k a year, which unless is covered fully is too much. Primarily 3D animation (more marketable) No portfolio required.

3) Nearby school. 3200-4000 tuition. No room/board, commute. Everything about this school fits best with me being able to work, to stay at my pa'a and keep my dog, not give him to my ma. Problem is one, they want a portfolio too. Two, the major is graphic design, which is more broad, possibly more earning potential, but definitely more boring, mathematical approach to art

Please help, I'm going nuts