I just graduated high school and i'm tryna go to college for computers but my family wont help me get a student loans. But they are always telling me that i need to go to college and do this and that with my life but i cant get them to even help me now that im trying to go to college. I need some advice!!!!!
2007-04-28 20:47:47 · 6 answers · asked by mz.koffee 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
Have you filled out the FAFSA form? With having a child, it could bring you independent status on the FAFSA form because it is one of the conditions to be declared independent along with a military veteran, older than 24, and married. Also, start off by attending the community college because the tuition is cheaper there, and if you want a bachelors degree, you can transfer to a four year college from there. I would also recommend joining Upromise because it can save up money for your college education and your child's college education. I will include some other free sources to locate money to attend college.
First, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.
Second, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.
Third, fill out the FAFSA form after January 1 for each school year until college graduation. It will qualify you for need based financial aid from the federal government and the school itself. It will come in the form of scholarships, Pell Grant, student loans, and the work study program. After acceptance and sending in your response, fill out the CSS form which will enable you to possibly get more financial aid through this survey.
Fourth, sign up for Upromise. It can help you save for your college tuition along with your children's college education. It can make a small dent in the tuition and student loans if used to finance your college education.
Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.
Good luck!
2007-04-29 02:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by dawncs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try and apply for grants through Federal Aid. Also check into work studies that you can do at the college. There is no way to "make" your family co-sign on a loan for you. Look for alternatives. Maybe they're just scared that you'll flake out. Try proving yourself the first semester and maybe they'll come around.
2007-04-28 20:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all NEVER get a student loan,i know so many people who have gotten student loans and have gotten themselves in SERIOUS debt trying to pay it off.If you live in the UK and still live with your parent(s) and they have low income,you can apply to the Prince's trust to help you get your books for your course.I did this when i was studying to be a vet nurse and they gave me £100 for my books (they were VERY expensive) as my parents could'nt afford to buy them for me.Your family may feel that it's time for you to stand on your own two feet and not rely on them so much which is why they're maybe taking a back seat towards things.Dont be offended by it,they're trying to do the best for you.Good luck with your course.
2007-04-28 20:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by nanook570 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get on fill out an online form at www.fafsa.ed.gov to request free federal aid which may be given to you, or it may be a loan depending on your family's financial standing. Also apply to alot of scholarships like on www.fastweb.com make a profile and it'll send you scholarships to apply for. good luck.
2007-04-28 20:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Zero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you can take partime job, then you may go to college. I don't really understand why your family ignore to help you, can you please try once more talking to them this time , and if you should beg do it.
2007-04-28 20:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by emma l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your family is not obligated to help you got to college.
You actually have a better chance of getting financial help without their salaries on the paper work.
I paid my own way and I feel I am better for it.
2007-04-28 20:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋