I really want to go to Taylor University (and it's expensive). I got accepted when I was a senior in HS, but didn't have the money. So, i'm about to go to my last year at a community college and should start getting this set up. . . what do you guys think i should do and what did you guys do to pay? would you do it again?
2006-08-01 15:03:47 · 12 answers · asked by Lissa 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I got scholarships. I went to a community college and applied for scholarships they offered. Then, for jr/sr year, I applied for the Harry S. Truman scholarship, which paid for jr/sr year in full, plus some. They would have paid for graduate school, too, but my biological clock was a'tickin.' For the three semesters not paid by scholarship - used my charge card....
2006-08-01 15:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
My grandfather has some savings bonds and a mutual fund for me. As for the rest, I work at McDonald's for $6 an hour. I know I will probably end up getting a student loan, but not this year. It all depends on what happens for me. I say go for Taylor. Everyone deserves to go to the school they want. Which is why I work to pay for the rest of my college expenses. If they are any basic credits that you don't already have, take CLEP tests for them. They cost, but if you pass, they are worth it. But you may have to see if they accept the credit. Hope this helps. Oh, by the way, I'll be a freshman this year at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.
2006-08-01 15:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Fordham University. I got a HUGE financial aid package that included a lot of grant money, about 17,500 per yr to be exact. Somehow, I managed to only take out 38,125 in loans (both federally subsidized and alternative loans). I think my mom took some PLUS loans out for me as well. At the time, it was the right place for me. However, for grad school, I am going to a public school.
If your grades were good in community college, you should be able to get some sort of scholarship from the University. File the FAFSA and see what you get. You'll be kicking yourself the rest of your life if you don't at least try.
2006-08-01 16:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by ronnieneilan1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get scholarships and student loan from the financial aid office. A better plan is to apply to a good public university, unless your particular school will really help your career. A student loan debt will really hurt you after graduation because your aftertax salary will be a lot smaller than you think. Contact the financial aid office at Taylor and get as many scholarships as possible. Good luck!
2006-08-01 15:24:28 · answer #4 · answered by paul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill out the FAFSA on www.fafsa.com. Go to the financial aid department at our school and start looking up scholarships in your field (if you know) and then apply for grants. Look up grants and available scholarships at Taylor as well. There are many loan programs but apply early for the best results. My parents paid for undergrad (very lucky) but I'm going into crazy debt for grad. school. Do work study since that money is tax deductable. Good luck.
2006-08-01 15:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by HelloKitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only advice I can think of is to go for a Pell Grant. It's a government grant that you can get if you make under so much per year. (It's based off of the previous year's income.) You could also try for scholarships, and paying them in installments. I'm not sure if all colleges allow that, though. Good luck with your education!
2006-08-01 15:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Student loans and worked 3 jobs while in school. I don't recommend that.
I went local for the first couple of years and that only cost me about $5 K/yr; after that it was about $8K /yr Both before books. Now 2 freaking classes runs $6K/yr. Its cool though because I get some scholarship $$$.
2006-08-01 15:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by ZIAGACITY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you apply for financial aid??? I did and got awarded a financial aid package that included scholarships, grants and work study. You just need to apply for financial aid. Most schools will have forms for you to fill out and you will need to fill out the govenrment SAR (Student Aid Report) and request that the results be sent to the schools that you are applying to and then they'll award you whatever you're qualified for.
I would have to do it again-it's the only way I could have afforded to go to college.
2006-08-01 15:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by elk312 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would be a good question for the Financial Aid office at Taylor.
2006-08-01 15:18:05 · answer #9 · answered by lilhaysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a private university that cost almost $50,000/year. I had to take out loans for just about every single penny.
2006-08-01 15:07:53 · answer #10 · answered by babycakeys122 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋