Money for college!?

Question

okay, im only a freshman but i plan to go to an art school in california(my mom doesnt know cause she would kill me(not really)). I am having problems planning money savings. The tuition will be about 81,000 for two years(that includes food, room and board, the whole package). Any ideas on how to get more money?

Answer 1

You have chosen a good time to start searching for scholarships. It maybe early for some sources, but it can provide some directions on locating money. I recommend getting involved with school clubs and activities because it can bring scholarship money. Good grades and test scores will bring money with some colleges, too. Encourage your mom to join Upromise because she can 4 times a year place money into a 529 plan for college for you. I will provide 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, the high school guidance office has a list of local scholarships and state scholarships & grants.

Fourth, a campus work study job can help with money needed during the school year. The program is funded by the federal government. It will be a job on campus and most times can work to your availability schedule. There should be a box on the FAFSA form for it.

Fifth, fill out the FAFSA form after January 1 of your senior year of high school. It will qualify her 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.

Sixth, study and practice for the SAT or ACT tests. It can help bring merit scholarships from the college itself.

Seventh, states do offer grant and scholarships for students with excellent grades. Search Google.com and Yahoo.com for these grants and scholarships with your state's name.

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!

Answer 2

There are many websites out there devoted to scholarships. The one I have found the most uselful, and have actually received money from, is fastweb.com. You fill out all of your information, and they match you with scholarships that fit your criteria. It helps with the sorting process of which of the hundreds of thousands of scholarships out there you actually qualify for. Also contact the financial aid department at the art school. You will probably need to file your FASFA (Federal Application for Student Financial Aid) to qualify for anything through them. They should be able to provide you with scholarships (if you qualify) and student loans.

Answer 3

I financed my education using government and private loans. About $40,000 in loans and about $4,000 in pell grants. Talk to the school they will do what ever they can to get you in there including helping you with financial aid.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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