Studying Out of State in a University?

Im currently on my last year in PG Community College, MD working on my associate's nursing degree. Later on, when i graduate with all my credits, i would like to study out-of-state for my bachelor's degree. I'm really looking forword towards Florida International University, because they have all the clubs i would love to get involved in, and they really have a great nursing program from what i've been told. So my plan is to get scholarships that would practically cover all four years of education at FIU, so it would lessen my expenses while traveling to Florida. It seems like money issue is the only thing holding back my confidence in making the transition later on. Besides the scholarships covered for the education, i know i still have to think about getting a job on or off campus to help support myself. I'm also thinking about working part time now, so i can open up a bank account and start deposits to save up for when the time comes. This is really frustrating. Any advice ?

I think the first person offered excellent advice, my only additional suggestion would be to establish residency in Florida (if it turns out you want to go there after touring, etc.) In-state tuition is much cheaper than out-of-state tuition.

I would also suggest making sure that a majority of your credits transfer over to FIU (more credits earned at PGCC = fewer credits at FIU and cheaper tuition).

I am from California but did my college work in Nebraska. I think going out of state was the greatest thing I could do, it forced me out of my comfort zone, made me meet new people and helped me to realize how much more is out there beyond the world I knew.

My advice is:
1. Do your research and know exactly what you are getting into from weather to apartment costs to the social scene. Fewer surprises = better experience.
2. Visit before you move. I can't tell you how many people I have know who thought moving to another part of the country would be great until the got there and realized that they didn't like the culture. Go on and off campus and be sure the people you see around seem like people you could live around.
3. Make sure you are doing this for you. You sound like you are, but if there is a friend you really like who lives there and that's why you are thinking about it thing going on then don't do it, this is a huge decision you have to make for yourself.
4. If you decide to do it then don't give up if you don't like it right away. Anything new takes time to adjust to and if you give up too soon you may miss out on something that could be really awesome.