2007-02-21 03:56:38 · 6 answers · asked by leonathom402002 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
whats a scote? did you mean score?? and a 17...they give you 600 free i think...so uhhh.
2007-02-21 04:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by celina m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean an ACT of 17 ? A 17 is not a very good score on the ACT.
Weighted grades (a 4.125 out of a 4.0 system) are not counted in college admissions. I know high schools stress them to students but at the college level they are discounted - what we would look at are AP courses.
You need to talk with the guidance office at her school- since she is 18 you will have to have her permission to be involved. February of senior year is a little late to start the process. Most college apps are done in October and November.
She does need to do the FAFSA as soon as she can. She needs to have it sent to the schools she is considering.
2007-02-21 12:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the other people said, there is financial aid, both need and merit based, which can help pay for schools. Beyond that, there are a few schools in the US that are actually free. That is, IF she can get in. And that's a big IF:
The Cooper Union, in NYC
Olin College, in Massachusetts
The Curtis Institute, in Philadelphia
The Yale School of Music, in New Haven
Of course, CU only offers art, architecture and engineering. Olin is only engineering. Curtis and Yale are both music.
There are other schools that are free - the military academies, for example - but I believe you need to be a resident of the US.
The other option is to go any school that has a ROTC program. Then the military will pay for your studies - so long as you major in specific things, and join the military afterwards. But again, I believe you need to be a resident of the US.
If none of these work, again, she can apply to regular schools and hope for financial aid. She can also attend a state college, where tuition is subsidized by the state gov't. Lastly, and usually the least expensive option, is for her to attend community college.
2007-02-21 13:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by RoaringMice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to apply for scholarships. Try http://www.fastweb.com. But remember, a 4.125 on a 4.0 scale is meaningless - 4.0 is the highest, you can't use weighted grades to apply for scholarships or colleges. And SAT of 17 out of 2400?
2007-02-21 12:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hopefully you mean she has an ACT score of 17. When you apply to different schools they will automatically consider you for merit based aid.
More need-based financial aid is available compared to merit. I recommend you and your child fill out the FAFSA to find out your estimated family contribution(the amount the school expects you to pay out of pocket). Any amount that exceeds the E.F.C. is generally paid for by government grants, federal work study programs,government loans, and scholarships.
The school you are applying to should be able to inform you of all the programs available.
Good Luck!
2007-02-21 12:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by Prestidigitator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a free college......but she can try to get scholarships by writing essays, getting into school programs that will support her schooling in college, or if she wants free pay school she might have to get a good job that pays for it but she will have to work at the same time!!
Good luck!!!
2007-02-21 12:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋