If you are dirt poor and not A+ smart, how is it possible to go to college?

Question

Especially when there is no guarentee that you will graduate or still find a job when you do. Student loans are expensive to pay back and especially hard if you might not make it after all.

Answer 1

There is financial aid available that you do not have to pay back. You can apply online, I would ask your high school guidance counselor for help. They will know your situation and be able to advise you on grants and scholarships. Also, student loans are not a bad thing, the interest are low, and you don't pay them back until you finish school. Don't sell yourself short. A college education is out there for you. You don't have to be a genius either. Find something you are interested in and would love to do. Junior colleges are a good place to start if you really don't know what it is you are interested in. There are also technical schools, art schools, schools for medical and dental careers, beauty schools. You name it , you can find your place. Find something you love to do. You will succeed. Good Luck.

Answer 2

If you're sure that you won't graduate at least get a G.E.D. It shows that you made an effort & that you have basic knowledge of english, math, social studies, & science. But by all means don't just drop out & go get a G.E.D. because of laziness. A high school diploma is better of course, get a tutor or ask teachers for extra credit work. There are many grant/scholarship programs out there you just need to do some research. Also if you don't feel so comfortable with your learning capabilities you could always try a trade school instead of a 4 year college & still gain the skills to get a decent paying career & in less time. Try your local employment centers, some offer free career planning & training. Or ask your guidance counselor at school.- Hope this helps.

Answer 3

If you are dirt poor you can qualify for Financial Aid. There are grants and loans that will help you pay for college. Go to a community college for degree. Community colleges are a lot cheaper. If you wish to transfer to another college take the gen eds and entry courses at the community college and then try looking around for schools that give tuition reductions to state residents. Playing sports and doing community service can help you obtain scholarships.

As for not being book smart, you just have to keep pushing yourself. Many people do have the capabilities to get a A+, they just do not try. They are lazy. Don't be. Study study study. Work extra hard on those research papers. Good grades will help you get scholarships, grants, and help you get into the school you want. If you do qualify for financial aid, make sure you pass the courses. If you do not, then the amount you qualify for will be reduced.

Answer 4

50% of Americans go to college.
That's part of your answer right there.. the other part is that a lot of students to go in state public schools and pay very little.

There are no guarantees, you are right, but that's the way it is in life. There are no guarantees that you'll be able to find a $12/hr job if you don't go to college. If you do go, you chances are much higher of getting a high paying job and you like, paying back your loans, and getting a degree that means something (although that's not a guarantee either, because the value of degrees is constantly changing.) Life is all about decisions.

Most colleges have convenient turn-back policies... if you go to college and decide it's not for you within a week, you can leave and get all of your money back.

Answer 5

Community college is an option. A second option is to spend a little cash to figure out what you want from life-- go see a job counciler. It will be worth your time. Goal setting is the big key. If you figure out that you want to work in a job that makes $40,000 + a year, it will be easy to pay back your loans. If you figure out you want a job that makes $30,000 a year, then going to college probably isn't worth it because you can make that much without going to college... In most cases, going to college and studying hard pays off. Just make sure you do what you're comfortable with and what will make you happy in the long run.

Answer 6

You could go to Community College, which is about two years. If you need help with basic math and English, they have tutors for free. Take one class a semester. That way you won't feel overwhelmed with tuition, book and lab fees. I can't tell where you're from but look into a trade school. You can get a grant from the government. You don't pay back grants.

Answer 7

Hard work and determination! Many A+ students don't make it as they party too much, get sidetracked, don't believe they have to study, etc. The ones who make it thru are those willing to work hard for what they want. You take the college boards and that will give you an idea if you are college material. Also, try taking 1 or 2 community college classes to get a feel for what college will be like.

Answer 8

A lot of colleges offer grants for those who cannot afford to go I think. There is also the option of taking out student loans that you will begin repaying 6 months after graduation. I would try the grants first. Talk to the financial aid dept. for the school you want to go to.

Answer 9

contact your local community college financial aid office and see what information they have for fee waivers and/or federal level grants. Also ask them if there is any local agency they know of that may be able to help. Your college may have an E.O.P.&S. program "extended opportunities and services ", there might be a WIA "work enforcement act/agency"in your county. Call local churches, and any clubs or organizations in your area. If you are a single parent there is usually even more help out there for a student. Don't give up!!!! Good luck.

Answer 10

Try financial aid. The government will always give money to those who can't afford college. Go to http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public
As for the A+ smart problem, you can get extra tutoring from your school. Check with your conselor to see if your school offers a free tutoring program. Don't be shy. If that doesn't work out for you, then you can always try your best and get into a two-year colleges. There are a few like Western Career College (http://www.westerncollege.edu/index.html) or Heald College (http://www.heald.edu/)