I am a freshman in college now and i recently ended my first semester. During this first semester I have been through alot of problems concerning paying for college. My mom ended up fixing things and it was up to me to not waste the money and go to class. I did the exact opposite and the worst thing is that I lied to my parents about my grades. I am on academic probation and my parents recently found out. My mom was very upset and it seems like she gave up on me. After seeing my mothers face I vowed to myself that I would find a way to gain back my mothers trust and go back this semester but I dont know how to pay for college by myself while on academic probation. Please help i need advise!
2007-12-28 02:15:16 · 4 answers · asked by prodigy 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Talk to your school's financial aid office. They may be able to offer you things like work-study or loans to get you through the semester.
2007-12-28 02:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While on academic probation you should not work off campus. A part time job that is supposed to be 10 hours a week can easily turn into 20 or 30. While in college, I managed a video store and from time to time, I'd get calls from parents complaining about the hours their kids were working and how it affected their school work. Their kids however, would tell us they wanted more hours because 10 hours a week wasn't enough. Do yourself a favor and a prospective employer a favor and don't work off campus until you get your grades up and can handle your school work and a job.
There are a few things you can do. First you can transfer to a less expensive community college and go back to your other school when you can handle it. Try talking to your financial aid office and see about on campus work. If you are going to work, you are best staying within your academic environment. Or if you think it is your work load that is the problem, try dropping a few credit hours. Usually 9-12 credits is still considered full time. Or you can even go part time for now. You may have to be in school longer to get a traditionally 4 year degree but it may help you finish school altogether.
College is a huge transition for many young people and the freshman year may seem like the breaking point but keep plugging away. It gets easier as you get the new found freedom out of your system and get into the demands of college work. You are not alone. Many people go through the same thing.
2007-12-28 02:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by CAITLIN 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Besides what above posters have mentioned - do make sure you are doing your homework and do GO to class and pay attention while you are there. College is not like high school - profs will not hold your hand and make sure you pass their class - it's up to you now.
2007-12-28 02:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by emily 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do a part-time job
2007-12-28 02:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋