2006-07-27 10:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by bowruss 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
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.
People make the mistake of looking for one big scholarship to pay for everything when they should be targeting smaller scholarships that are more regionalized or specialized to their intended field or reflect something unique about them (son of Italian policeman, daughter of registered nurse, etc). Everybody goes for the big scholarships, the competition for those is much higher and your chances are smaller of getting it. Research and apply for anything and everything you are close to being eligible for no matter how small the scholarship.
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!
2006-07-27 16:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you register for college, most recruiters will ask if you will be living on or off campus. This will be the time to let them know you will be living on campus. I think many colleges charge a small fee to live in the dorms (you may want to ask to be on the safe side).
As far as off campus living and gas getting to and from school, I hate to say it, but you would need to get a job and roommate.
Financial aid will be able to assist you in paying tuition and paying for books. The best thing to do is fill out a FAFSA application, which comes out in January for the next school year. They will base your financial aid on your income for next year, and the bills you have to pay (rent for example).
If you are going to a community college, you won't have the option of living on campus. You are either stuck at home with your parents or like I previously stated, getting a job and a roommate.
2006-07-27 10:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by prettycute4u62040 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you apply for financial aid these sort of things are taken into account. Depending on your circumstances (and your eligible need) you may receive more money in aid then what it costs to live on campus and take classes.
My first quarter of college I received $600 back after room/board and tuition was taken out (but I was a high need candidate, my family was expected to contribute $210 a year to my education so that $600 was to go to my living expenses for the next couple of months)
2006-07-27 12:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by Chris C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents and Friends
There are federal grants if you qualify
Federal Loans
Student Work-Study programs through your college.
2006-07-27 10:43:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The student loan office
2006-07-27 10:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.daylon.com/scholarship/
that might help a bit
2006-07-27 13:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by nolyad69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try: http://www.myrichuncle.com/
2006-07-28 04:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by The Doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋