Tried everything to get to school?

Question

I'm having trouble trying to get money for school. I've applied for grants and have been denied. I've applied for loans, but I can't receive them because of some reason or another. I've tried FAFSA but was denied because my family supposedly "makes to much money." The thing is, my parents weren't handling money the correct way. My dad pretty much blew money,my mom can't help me. I've tried everything but I'm being denied for everything I've tried. Scholarships wan't info that will guarantee I don't receive them.

Is there anything, anything at all I can do to get money for school besides work (which I am doing but won't get the amount I need in time.) I'm told that there is so much money out there specifically for education, but no matter what I try, I can't get any of it. I really want to go to college but I'm afraid I won't be able to afford it. I'm so desperate, I'm probably not making sense, but I really want to go to college.

Any advice/suggestions will be greatly appreciated

Thank you for the suggestions so far. I have spoken with the financial aid at my schools and they can only offer so much toward tuition. They've basically told me I need to go elsewhere to get the money. They've suggested I do the things I've already tried and were unsuccessful. I would apply for a loan and have my parents sign for it but their credit and everything is terrible. I moved to a new state so I don't have friends I could move in with to claim independence. I've applied for so many loans and grants and scholarships, talked to so many advisors and financial aid people. I'm just hoping that there's something besides working, something I've never heard of. Something I can try in addition to working to get money for school.

Thanks again for the replies so far and (hopefully) the replies I'll get soon.

Answer 1

try www.fastweb.com

Also, talk to your guidance counselor, he or she might be able to provide you with direction.

Answer 2

Well, you may not like to hear this, but you may have to start out taking 2 or 3 (whatever you can afford) courses at a time at a junior or community college in your area. The cost per semester hour is less and you would be able to live at home and you can surly buy used books to cut expenses there.
The most important thing is to NOT not go to college. A lot of people have to work their way through school and it may take way more than the typical 4 years.
Your community college or junior college credits will most likely transfer to a four year college when you are ready.
Once you get the associate degree and a decent enough job, some companies will pay for you to continue your education.

I came from "very po but proud family." My father would not sign the papers for my brother to get government help so my brother spent 10 years, going part time to get his undergraduate degree, selling shoes an whatever else he could do to finance his education a little at a time.
I went to college part time while I raised my kids and finally got an associate degree.

Bottom line, do not disregard going to college b/c your parents can't pay. It is up to you now and you can make it happen.

Answer 3

Temporarily move in with a friend and get a job to show that you are supporting yourself. Then, ask Financial Aid to review your financial situation again because you are living independently. Then, when you get your financial aid and Pell Grant, move into the dorm and do not live with your parents again, unless it is only for the summer. Last resort, you could get a loan from a bank and have your parents sign for it.

Answer 4

Go through the school and try to be claimed as an independent. If this is done, then the student loan people will not be able to consider your parents income as a help to you. They would go by your income. It is a long process sometimes. Maybe they could rush it through under the circumstances. It never hurts to try.

Answer 5

Have you spoken with the college itself that you are interested in? They should be able to help. Or, maybe you can go part time and take one or two classes at a time. I know that it takes a while to get your degree but during that time you can still work to afford the classes that you are taking at the time and maybe make a little more to put aside to some day go full time. Whatever happens best of luck to you.

Answer 6

You should be able to get a loan. Meet with the financial aide representative at the school you want to go to. They will be able to help.

Answer 7

FAFSA is just a start. Check with your school. Plus good, old fashioned work is what most of us did. Good luck!