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Subject:
Funding my education
Category: Reference, Education and News > Education Asked by: spottedkoala-ga List Price: $25.00 |
Posted:
07 Apr 2005 00:30 PDT
Expires: 07 May 2005 00:30 PDT Question ID: 506168 |
I need to find a way to finance my education. I am working full time right now and plan to enter back into college in the fall. I want to be a full-time student and have my living expenses covered, so I can concentrate on my schoolwork. I prefer to defer any payments until im finished with my education. I want to know what options i have being a recent highschool graduate with no cosigners and just starting to have credit. I want to know about loans, fellowhsips, and pretty much anything that can help me get back to college. I am also a military dependent, but i don't know if i have any benefeits since my father isn't dead or disabled from work. I would really appreciate any help I can get to go in the right direction or any sources/services i can contact for information on starting on my education again. (extra info, for loan and whatnot purposes: Hispanic male, 19 lives in california) Thanks so much! |
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Re: Funding my education
From: gunslingrrr-ga on 07 Apr 2005 06:29 PDT |
If you're interested in military service as an officer after graduation check into ROTC scholarships. They will pay up to full tuition, books, and a monthly stipend. After graduation you would server four years as a commissioned officer. It's a great way to come out of college with zero/little debt. http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/ http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp http://navy.com/nrotc |
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Re: Funding my education
From: gunslingrrr-ga on 07 Apr 2005 07:08 PDT |
Also check out scholarships for military dependants. http://www.militaryscholar.org/ has information on one, but many others are available... ://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=military+dependant+scholarship |
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Re: Funding my education
From: clint34-ga on 07 Apr 2005 12:31 PDT |
There are Pell Grants (especially if you are established and on your own and not a dependent) - Free Money no payback There are student loans - again generally cover everything. If you value your personal freedom, don't go the ROTC route. (IMHO)- I am a veteran, I've served, and yes, I've done ROTC as well. There are a plethora of grants available. Check Veterans associations, etc. Study Hard! Best of Luck |
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Re: Funding my education
From: billmurf-ga on 28 Apr 2005 18:08 PDT |
the first step is to fill out the FASFA. because you are 19, you are considered a dependent of your parent(s) and will not be considered an 'independent' student. I know it stinks, but that's the way it is. your award information will depend upon your income as well as your parent(s). the way the federal governemnt sees it your family is expected to contribute a certain amount for your education depending on income. just a little advice- check and see if the local community college has a transfer degree program. this means that you will obtain an Associate degree that a California university will accept as satsifying the general education requirements. it's still a 4 year program, but community college is A LOT less expensive than a university. also, get catalogs from prospective colleges. they are full of information. don't be afraid to talk with the advisors at the colleges. some are totally incompetent, and some are extremely helpful- you have to feel them out. you sound like you have a plan, so just take your time and do your research so you don't get hit with any surprises! good luck. |
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