Do you have any interests outside of aviation that you could major in. While an aviation degree isn't a total waste of time, I don't believe it's as good as a second career/fall back major. When I was your age, I was interested in nothing else besides aviation so I went to Riddle. I consider that one of the biggest mistakes I made. Luckily, I made some good choices, too. Anyhow, if you could go to a cheap, in state, school and major in something outside of aviation that interests you, that would be best. You could work part time to pay for flying lessons.