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My parents are out of my life. I am going to be a freshman this coming school year. I already have a full time job as well as a stafford loan and a pell grant. If I place 100% of my earnings from my job towards my tuition, I will STILL need about Three Thousand dollars for my first year.

Do you know how I can make this or at LEAST a majority of this money? I have NO idea what is going on, and it seems WHOEVER I ask either doesn't want to help me or does not have the time or knowledge. If you know of a sensible way I can get through this, PLEASE HELP ME!!

2006-06-09 19:52:49 · 10 answers · asked by slenderhippo2006 2 in Education & Reference Financial Aid

I don't drive ... I walk everywhere. I practically live off of salad and water. I do not waste money on anything ... nor do I even buy new clothes unless absolutely necessary. I do not own a pet or have children. It's only me ...

I know I may need a loan on top of the stafford ... how/from where might I get one

2006-06-09 20:19:57 · update #1

10 answers

hmmm .... okay, so heres what you do ......

you keep with your job now, and you save it up as much as you can ...... i mean SAVE SAVE SAVE .... it doesnt matter if its in the bank, or in a sock at the bottom of your dresser drawer ..... dont spend it on stupid stuff like the movies, or a trip ...... use it for college stuff only ....... like food (microwavable, cold salad bowls, water, etc.), supplies ( if you have any, use stuff from last year) ....

All the saved money will add up, trust me ....... but they will still let you into college without all the money, that will just be a debt you will have for a few years .......

get a job on campus or anywhere near your college .... again SAVE the money ...... and dont go partying all the time ....... thats how most college girls waist all their money .......

pay a little bit towards college each month, or every few months ..... you will probably be paying college off until your late twenties ...... but its okay, at least you get the education and a good job out of it ........ good luck hon!!

2006-06-10 11:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by once_apon_a_time 2 · 2 0

(1) Don't buy books for classes. If you can borrow them from someone who has already had the class do that. If you can borrow from your local library, even better. In any case, you may have classes in which the instructor tells you to buy a specific book when you really don't even need it. So put off buying books as long as you can.

(2) Find additional work. To pull in an additional $3000 a year, you'd need to work about 2 or 3 extra hours a day at minimum wage. Considering that college classes often are not back-to-back, see if you can find a job on campus. Many schools offer work-study programs that may be able to help you.

(3) Cut down on your expenses. For food, buy in bulk or buy supermarket brand stuff. If you're the kind of person who likes to buy a morning cup of coffee, don't. You'll save yourself a few bucks. And, if you drive, consider public transportation.

2006-06-09 20:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

They do NOT don't forget grades and events from center institution. I come from a broke household, too. I move to a university that, with none economic help, might rate me $38,000 a yr. Most schools are not even part that rate, regardless that. I get a scholarship from the school for $nine,000. I additionally get plenty from the federal government when you consider that my mom is broke. You're larger off coming from a deficient family when you consider that that implies you get extra federal help! What you do in case you are not able to have enough money what's left (what is nonetheless your accountability after scholarships + presents) is you're taking out a scholar mortgage, that's paid again once you graduate out of your last institution. If you move to legislation or clinical institution you'll pay it again after that. That method you are no longer stressful approximately it even as you are in institution, and while you are making the giant greenbacks you are going to be capable to pay it again. Don't fear approximately this correct now. You have five years forward of you. This will have to be the least of your concerns. Focus in your grades, take honours categories if you'll in prime institution, keep in sporting events, and seem for scholarships while the days comes. Good success!

2016-09-08 22:57:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Double your hours of productivity by removing sleep from your existence. Start using methamphetamines daily (will keep you awake) and during the time you used to sleep get a high paying job. Become a stripper. You will make lots of money. Have known many to strip their way through college.

If you have the determination maybe you could stay awake without the drugs... Drink lots of Red Bull

2006-06-09 19:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by AG 33 & A Third 3 · 0 0

There are tons of scholarships that go unclaimed each year. Many $400, $500 or $1000 scholarships never even get applied for because people think it's chump change and not worth applying for. Well, get a few of those $500 scholarships and it'll really make a dent in your tuition bill.

Do a search on scholarships, search your major, your ethnic heritage, your town, your parents employers, your employer, hobbies, high school, local chamber of commerce/rotary/ lion's club etc. Left-handed? There is a scholarship out there for you! Older woman returning to school? There are scholarships out there for you. Do combined searches on more than one criteria "hispanic women aviation scholarships" etc.

Go to the library and ask the reference librarian for a reference book on scholarships. They usually have more than one. There are all kinds of scholarships out there, you just have to start applying yourself and make it your summer career to send out letters everyday for scholarships. Good luck!

2006-06-10 15:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It's called STUDENT LOANS. Apply for a private student loan through a local bank. That's a very common problem and easily solved.

2006-06-09 19:54:39 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0 0

Try talking to your school counselors to see if they can help you out. Or register on Fastweb.com becuase they have a whole bunch of scholarships that you can apply for. Or look at your schools website or something to ask if they have any private scholarships. You can also try a work study.

2006-06-09 19:58:17 · answer #7 · answered by outofwater920 4 · 0 0

Im in the Army.Paid my School!The National Guard in Ohio pays it all too I bet, check them out at least! Good luck with your education, dont give it up!

2006-06-09 19:58:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Find you local One Stop Career Center or Workforce Office. They can help.

2006-06-09 19:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

student loan + stripping and or hooters

2006-06-09 19:54:56 · answer #10 · answered by insertstrawhere 4 · 0 1

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