Hun have u ever looked into the Pell Grant, Scholarships, or looking into Loans that u don't have to pay back. Or WIA. There are a lot of ventures out there to pay for school. If u happen to be a dependent of a VA then you have rights to get money to go to school or finish it. What you have to do is go to your school's financial aid office and go to someone that is concerened in your schooling to actually sign u up for scholarships and to find finacial aids that you qualify for. Most financial aids and scholarships are based on your GPA. There are some out there for 2.0 GPA students. So there isn't a limitation on that except if it's lower than that. Then there are loans out there that are government funded and that you don't have to pay back. If u are under that already then u can't sign up for it anymore, but if u aren't then by all means go for it. I would talk to several people and agencies about what options u have that are outside your school. I am sorry that people are giving u are hard time for things that you had no control over. Hun all i can say is be u and continue to thrive and by all means PRAY. Hun that makes a world of difference. Trust me. I am a mother of 4 married and going back to school after 12 years. and 12 attempts. I will not let my situation or circumstance put me down and you shouldn't either. God knows all about our stuggles and problems all he's doing is waiting for you to call him to help out and give it to him. He's able to do it hun, u just got to get to a point where need something more than yourself to do this for you. He can do it. I know because I tried him and he's never failed me yet. I pray you find all that you need and get what you need and want. Babydoll. God bless.
2006-06-13 05:03:21
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answered by Friendly 3
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I had this problem once during better times. I started out living in the area of the university, where it is possible to rent just a room with kitchen privileges. Try to get a student newspaper and look at the housing ads. This really cuts down the housing expense, but you have to find a student rooming house that will allow you to stay during breaks. If you are older, and have references, you may be lucky enough to get a position as a 'on-site' manager in a student rental property.
Next, is the hard part, where luck helps. You have to find a job that pays more. I believe that is tougher now than then. If you work in retail, try to get in at a union shop. If you work in food service, try for a more upscale restaurant. Look for work outside the area where students work, a nearby community, or light manufacturing. (more scarce now, I know) Talk to people constantly (except your co-workers) to find out about who might be hiring. If you get an interview, be sure to say "I need a stable income because I am going to school, and the job I have now is just not letting me keep up". Some managers will remember their own struggles and want to help.
Visit the financial aid office of the school you want to attend, or any other school nearby. Tuition costs were much lower when I went to school, so that may constrain your choice of schools.
Start searching on-line for less expensive schools, too. Use the link below and click on 'College Planner" then "Continue" the the blue "college lookup" link. Community colleges are WAY less expensive than full colleges, and may have associations with 4 year universities that provide scholarships for certain majors and occupations for going on at the other university from the state.
Good luck. The best predictor of you making it is just a refusal to give up.
2006-06-13 12:31:59
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answered by oohhbother 7
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If you don't qualify for full tuition grants from FAFSA, don't worry, just take out student loans. I hear all the time people worrying about paying for school because they can't pay their bills while they waitress and go to school. Here's a big tip - you don't have to pay for school while you are in it. Even if you are earning too much to qualify for grants. Don't quit your job that pays your living expenses to qualify for grants, because then you'll be in a worse position - in school but homeless or starving! There is no problem with taking out loans. I took out 40,000 in loans because I went to a private school. I graduated, and have a decent paying job. My loan payments are only ~350 a month. THat's the same as buying a brand new car! Plus, this is good debt. If you need to buy a car or a home, and you have all of this student loan debt, the mortgager doesn't care as much as if you had a few thousand in credit card debt. Even if you can't qualify for government loans, private loans are ok too. The interest rate is higher, but it really doesn't matter. Once you graduate, you will not be making less than 20,000 unless you aren't trying to find a better job. If you go to an instate school, your total expenses won't be too high anyway and your loan payments will be less than mine.
2006-06-13 12:15:40
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answered by Michelle M 1
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Pell Grant from Financial aid will help pay for school , unless you are under 24 and you are covered by parents income. A lot of people get screwed here. Look for scholarships on-line too.
Here are a few that may help.
Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search- www.collegeanswer.com/paying/content/pay_scholarship.jsp
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship- www.aynrand.org/contests
Brand Essay Competition- www.financial aid.syr.edu/scholar-brandleadershipessay.html
Xerox Scholarships for students- www.xerox.com/go.xrx/template/009.jsp?view=Feature&ed_name=careers_University_internships&Xcntry=USA&Xlang=en_US
Sports Scholaships-www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
FinAid- www.finaid.org
Microsoft Scholarship program- www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund- www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
Presidential Freedom Scholarships- www.nationalservice.org/scholarships
http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/register/...
http://grant.careersandcolleges.com/?r=y...
http://www.brokescholar.com/index.cfm?cm...
2006-06-13 12:10:18
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answered by Gonzo13 2
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You should go to fafsa.ed.gov. The form you fill out there will help to sign up for student financial aid and work programs. It is free. Contacting the financial aid office at your college would be another step. They can offer assistance for other programs. Most of the large universities have programs for minorities, low income, and academics. Some of the programs are very strange. There are even scholarships available for people with a specific last name. Good luck.
2006-06-13 11:58:35
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answered by Kurt R 1
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Apply fo grants, and scholorships. It might seem like alot of work, but in the end its FREE money! There are ALOT of offers for victims of Hurricane Katrina, so check them out! Fastweb is an excellent source because you can search for specific things. ALSO, try contacting your school, they know how much the hurricane has affected people, so they might have a plan fo you!
2006-06-13 11:54:33
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answered by queenmeaty_o 2
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One way to cut on cost is CLEPPING. Take clep exams to exempt you from having to take the class. You can ask an advisor or research CLEP exams on the internet. Also ask advisors if there are school based exemption test. You usually pay about 1/3 of what the class cost but you get the same amount of credit toward your undergraduate degree. CLEP exams are for people that can study and comprehend independently. They will save you a lot of money.
2006-06-13 14:28:41
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answered by crystal J 1
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Look into a college that has a dorm. They can help you arrange financial assistance and you won't have to pay living expenses. Most schools have meal plans so even that will be taken care of. Ask them on your financial aid how much you can work because sometimes, if you make too much, it will hurt your aid.
2006-06-13 11:55:28
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answered by swdMO 3
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Invest in yourself. Go through the financial aid steps, get all the grants you can find, then get student loans. Pick a field that pays well, get your degree, then pay off the loans.
Go throught summers, take more classes than you have to, get your degree quick and get out in your field making money.
2006-06-13 11:55:52
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answered by Anonymous
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you may have to find better jobs, my girlfriend worked two jobs and she was the most successful by being waitress. The "higher class" the restaurant, the better the tips.
I wish you the best
2006-06-13 11:55:56
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answered by mn4747 1
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