Instead of splitting up the family so she can finish up high school in Australia, how about checking out something like the PEG or the ECA program at Mary Baldwin college. http://www.mbc.edu/early_college/peg/
http://www.mbc.edu/early_college/eca/
I would not let a 13 yo "homebody" child decide now that she is not going to go away for college. Nor would I tell her that she has to, of course. But do not take it off the table immediately. Maryland and Virginia appear to have some very interesting options to explore (eg William and Mary) if she is willing to consider the 3 hour radius as PP suggested.

Last edited by Tigerle; 02/12/15 01:27 AM.