In need of advice.

[musicmaker18]

Hi,
I am new to the forum, but I have a problem.  I figured since most of you are teachers, maybe you could help.

I am looking for a music composition teacher and there aren't any near my location to receive lessons from. There are some in Tallahassee at Florida State University (FSU), which is an hour from where I live. I have e-mailed three of the compostion teachers there and only one has replied. The one that replied suggested I go to school in Virginia, which is way off from where I live. I would love to go off to college and study music, but I am about to start my pre-dental classes at a local college. I feel as if I am at a loss. Any suggestions? Perhaps a college text book...anything would be nice right now.