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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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Subject: 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
Subject: 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
Subject: 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
Subject: 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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