2007-09-12 04:33:01 · 10 answers · asked by Jsus 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
There is absolutely no problem with your age! Anyone who has completed high school has a right to apply to college, and it doesn't matter if you've been out of the academic scene for 2 years or 20 years. All that matters is that you care about your education.
Here are some good sites about applying for college:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/index.html
http://www.xap.com/
http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/406_563.htm
If you need financial aid you should try to apply for federal government loans. Here's what you need to do:
1) Fill out the FAFSA. This will determine if you are eligible for financial aid. Go here:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
2) Once you are eligible for aid, choose a government-based student loan. The best loan to get is a Federal Perkins Loan. These have low interest rates and the government will help you pay it back as long as you stay enrolled in school. You also don't need a cosigner or good credit for it. For more info go here:
http://www.studentfinancedomain.com/student_loans/perkins_student_loans.aspx
3) The next best loan to get is a Subsidized Stafford Loan. This has many of the same benefits as a Perkins Loan. Learn more here:
http://www.studentfinancedomain.com/student_loans/subsidized_stafford_loan.aspx
You can also try to get a grant or scholarship, which is free money that you won't have to pay back. You can read about them here:
http://www.studentfinancedomain.com/financial_aid/college_scholarship.aspx
And here are some good sites to check out:
http://www.fedmoney.org/
http://www.findtuition.com/scholarships/
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
http://www.freegovmoney.net/
http://www.educationplanner.com/education_planner/paying_article.asp?sponsor=2859&articleName=Grants_and_Scholarships
http://www.studentawards.com/
http://www.college-scholarships.com/
Good luck!
2007-09-12 04:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. You are at the right age. Now all you need is the right qualification. Then you will have to start worrying where your financial support is going to come from. There's definitely nothing wrong with being 20 and going to college.
2007-09-12 05:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by hisham d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I've been going to college for the last 10 years. There has never been an issue with my age before.
2007-09-12 04:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by jml167 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I started college and then quit for a good job. I finally went back 10 years later! I got into a UC at 32-years old. It really depends on your grades and your accomplishments.
P.S. When it comes to education, it is never too late.
2007-09-12 04:41:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
♥ Nope there is no problem with your age. I started college when I was 19 1/2 ! :-) Good for you for going to college! Good Luck!
2007-09-12 04:43:35 · answer #5 · answered by NCIS ♥ Addict 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No my mother went back to school at the age of 45 to become a nurse.
2007-09-12 04:38:20 · answer #6 · answered by jchas64651 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, my wife just graduated from Drexel University at the age of 50, so I'd say no.
2007-09-12 04:37:30 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would your age be a problem?
2007-09-12 04:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had students up to their 50s. Twenty is young.
2007-09-12 04:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have enough money, nothing else matters..
2007-09-12 04:37:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋