I'm 24 and only went to a semester of college, stopped and started working, obviously I'm not going far if I don't go to college ( unless I'm lucky). Anyway I'm getting my life back together and want to go back to college but finding it difficult to find good loans for school, etc. Where should I look since I'm not 18 and having them offered left and right and what can I do to speed up my education w/o burning out. Also is there programs that help with rent for college students?
2006-10-16 09:18:27 · 6 answers · asked by Azure 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
Hi, I'm in a similar situation with you. I do worry about the money as well. But I was told that they have loans that will cover the full cost of tuition and room and board. Going to a state university is much cheaper than a private university. From what I've learned, it's around $100/credit for a state university which is not bad. Try not to worry too much about the money because you are qualify for low interest rate loan since you had previously attended only one semester. I really feel that there's no way you can really speed up your education if you want a bachelor's degree. Unless if you take more classes than is required in one semester and that you also attend classes in the summer. Perhaps you can get an Associate degree first and find a job. Once you find a job you can take classes on-line (distance learning). Try not to let the money part discourage you, go ahead and apply to that university. Things will work out for you.
2006-10-16 09:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by Renee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to visit the financial aide department of the college you want to attend. They will be able to give you all the information you need, and you'll know they are right. That is a lot better than depending on someone here for correct advice. There is campus housing available at some schools, and you might be able to get into something like that. Most likely, though, you'll have to work and be really poor for a while (like the rest of us are doing or already did). Good luck.
2006-10-16 09:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the Financial Aid office. At the age of 24, you are now considered completly "independent" from your parents, and thus, qualify for a large amount in loans. Cheers :)
2006-10-16 13:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is an excellent question to ask the financial aid department at your college. Only they can tell you what is offered.
2006-10-16 09:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with that other guy. I started back to college this fall and all of it was fully paid for by grants. (I'm 31.)
Go talk to financial aid reps, they will help you.
2006-10-16 09:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by mynickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK THE FINANICAL AID PEOPLE AND U CAN ALSO TRY STARTING OFF GOING TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE IT'S CHEAPER!
2006-10-16 09:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by jtothalofan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋