college ... urgent issue?

Question

i am looking into colleges and because of what i want to do ( fashion design) then colleges are limited and most are private colleges meaning cost more .... what are some ways that i can pay for college ..... and please don't say student loans i am trying to stay away from that opstion.... thanks for your help

Answer 1

You can get a job at a college. Most schools let employees take classes for free.

Or you can also look into community colleges which are cheaper. Many schools have worked out articulation agreements with local community colleges, where you can take many of your classes for the community college prices and then transfer them to the four year school. Talk to the admissions office at the schools in which you are interested.

Also talk to your guidance counselor, there may be some scholarship money for you. Good Luck!

Answer 2

scholarships or grants - you need to have some good grades for this option. Try to get a high score in your SAT. That usually gets you $$$.
If your grades or scores aren't high, then sorry - there is no real way to get free $$$ if you don't demonstrate that you deserve it.
Another option would be to work and save; this is infinitely tougher, and I would suggest taking a loan rather than this route (as you'll probably take a long time to graduate).
Lastly, you better be absolutely certain that fashion design is a viable field. It would be most unwise to put yourself in financial hardship for a profession that is difficult to enter or does not pay well. I would personally stay away from it. I don't believe there's anything they can teach you in college about fashion design that you can't pick up by yourself - any person can watch tv, or be creative, or look at magazines...4 years to learn what???

Answer 3

You can try to get scholarships and/or grants. A college job might also be a good idea. Also consider doing an internship (that is paid). That way you are getting on the job training and you are getting paid to do that. My belief is that if there is a will to go to college there is a way. Just keep looking around and talk with school officials. Some schools may even give you a scholarship that covers the entire cost of tuition. All you need to do is talk to the school's financial aid office and explain your financial situation. They will be able to help. Trust me. Good Luck!

Answer 4

When you apply to college you and your parents will fill out what is called a FAFSA form, which tells the school everything they need to know about your financial status. From that, they figure out what you should be able to afford and what they will give you to supplement that, and will present you with a financial aid package. If you are from a low income family, you might be eligible for things like grants and student employment. If not, it is likely that much of your package will consist of loans and work-study (you get paid to work on campus up to a certain limit). Of course, if you have been an outstanding student or have a particular talent, you might also be eligible for scholarships, but most of those don't pay for everything. You do have a right to ask what is available, though, so that you can be considered. Also, look into private scholarships, which are not associated with a particular college. People give money for all kinds of things, like people from their home town, people whose parents work for a particular company, or people who share their last name. Again, these will usually be limited in value. Know that most students these days take out loans to some degree. I do understand not wanting to graduate with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, but some may be necessary, since you can't work enough hours these days to pay for a private college education (unless you decide to work full-time and go to school part-time, but even then, the kinds of salary you would be getting probably wouldn't cover it).

Answer 5

Well, if you have a nice body, you could strip. If you are attractive you could try to find a rich guy. Or, do like everyone else, have massive loans when you are done AND work while you are in school. Honestly, it is a bad situation today for kids because school cost is outrageous and the loans aren't as good as when I went. You might get a book on this to see if you qualify for any, ANY type of grant. Something like the following:
http://www.amazon.com/Paying-College-Without-Admissions-Guides/dp/0375765670/ref=sr_1_1/103-1034754-8923801?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1179790741&sr=8-1

Answer 6

worry about a better major first!- fashion design is a scam major b/c it costs a ton of money to attend fasion "schools" and there are no jobs available once you graduate- everyone wants experience. These "schools" trick you into believing that Tommy or Polo are going to be fighting over you once you graduate. Also, ever wonder why Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, or other top colleges don't have the major? hhhmmmm...

Answer 7

I agree with Laurie W. If you get a job at a University, you can usually get tuition remission which basically means that you can take classes for free. However, most schools have a rule that you can only take 6 hours per semester. If you are not in a hurry to get your degree, and you don't mind working for a low salary...this could be the option for you.

Answer 8

Financial aid, grants, scholarships, try an in state school for lower tuition costs. You can't stay away from student loans unless your parents make too much money and they're not offered to you, like me.

Answer 9

Actually I would look into Dominican University. They have a great fashion program with a lot of exposure because it is in chicago. Also Dominican gives a slew of scholarhsip and additional grants automatically. They are even flexible with the time of application/addmission. They also have a scholarship calculator. so check it out!

Answer 10

Scholarships or grants. Ask the financial advisors at the colleges you are applying to what your options are and what grants are out there. Or search the net.