Going to school in another state?

Question

I know tuition becomes more expensive. Would financial aid cover it?

Answer 1

It depends on the family contribution factor as determined by the FAFSA.ed.gov results, but I would say that it is worth applying for it. Depending on your grades and SAT score, you could qualify for merrit based aid. Also, check with your high school guidance office because they have a list of local scholarships available to its students. The college's financial aid office is a wealth of information with the personnel, and some financial aid websites list private scholarships given by companies and organizations. There are free membership scholarship websites which can fill in the gaps with most updated on a regular basis. Your best bet is talking to both the admissions counselor and financial aid office of the college you are interested in applying to for admission.

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Answer 2

As already stated it depends on the school and your own financial situation. Keep in mind that most public universities charge an out of state tuition fee that usually doubles the normal in-state tuition fee. Private college (which are usually more expensive) do not do this. Also remember that most states offer financial aid to residents that attend a university within that state. For example, Tennessee offers a lottery scholarship and a grant that requires residents to attend a Tennessee university or college. If your family contribution is low and you qualify for the maximum amount of federal and state financial aid then I would advise you to go to a university in your home state. If I had not gone to a school within my state I would have lost around $2,000 in financial aid each semester. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Sometimes yes and sometimes no. It depends on how much financial aid you receive and how much the tuition is.