I just found out that I don't have enough financial aid to go back to school. I live in a small town and there are no colleges here. Some colleges have started and others will nexgt week. What should I do should I just go to a tech school or should I wait and see what will happen next semester with financial aid
2006-08-16 06:32:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
okay let me help you understand better my financial aid only gave me $7000 my tution is $18000 that is a big difference to work up and save for in nine months and to the girl talking about work study yes I have heard of it. I didn't recieve it and what work study do you know gives you $11000 they usuall only grant you between 500-1500 miss too smart for you own good
2006-08-16 06:55:21 · update #1
Can you go to school and work? I know it is tough.. but I did it, and so are a lot of other people. You may need to go to school part time, until you can get more money for school.
Try to find an assistantship or a professor that needs help with some of their research. They may be able to pay for some of your schooling with a felowship or assistantship or something (even as an undergrad). Scholarships, grants.. I am sure you have looked into those.
Some schools have a tutoring program where you are given an assistantship to help tutor athletes or other students. I know a few people that have done this.
It is hard, but try all of your options and don't give up!!
2006-08-16 09:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by plantmd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by "don't have enough financial aid?" Do you mean grants and scholarships, or just subsidized loans? Consider a loan if you really want it. Most tech school credits don't transfer, and a lot of credits at community colleges don't transfer. You need to be very careful on the classes you take at a community college. Go talk to the financial aid office and they can give you a better idea of what to do.
2006-08-16 13:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the same thing happened to me (long story though). I had to resort to taking out a loan. I also know that others have just worked for a semester or two to save up some money, applied for financial aid again, and just went back after that. Is that an option for you?
2006-08-16 13:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by j_conway83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are lots of options worth looking into:
If you are just a few thousand short, see about getting an on campus job to pay it down.
Does this include student loans?
Is there relative near by that you can live with to avoid room & board.
Is a community college an option to complete some general requirements.
Take a semester to work, and build up some money.
Good Luck!
2006-08-16 13:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a student loan, apply for financial aid, check to see if you qualify for veterens benefits. (If you dad was a vet, you might get some dough) Some colleges even offer short term cash loans.
2006-08-16 13:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happened to me and i had to drop out. hope you fare better. try the financial aid first.
2006-08-16 13:38:11 · answer #6 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you work for a year and then try again?
2006-08-16 13:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVER HEARD OF A WORK STUDY PROGRAM, THEY WILL PAY FOR YOUR TUITION AND BOOKS IF YOU WORK FOR THEM!
2006-08-16 13:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by Krista 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋