Update on college..

[Jason]

Though none of you care I'm posting it anyways. You've read my thread about needing help with college..well I took steps and got something accomplished.

I applied for Hocking College here in Ohio and just today got a letter of acceptance. I applied for their Wildlife Management program. Anyways..presently I'm not positive what to do about my financial aid situation.

My parents combined 2007 tax return showed that they made a combined total of around $100,000 for the year give or take. My parents will be going through a divorce soon, and I'll be with my mom whom only makes roughly $28,000 a year.

As far as the FAFSA goes it says that my EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is around $16,371 and with the present and future situation of our income I don't see that being able to happen. That being said I sent an email asking if any of the financial aid offered via Hocking college relates to specific need in terms of personal situations. And if not what would they would suggest I do about paying for tuition.

I'm not sure if there is much, but I don't know. Have any of you been in a similar situation and if so what did you do about financial aid? Currently I basically can get a student loan that won't even cover all of my tuition, and that counts books and/or housing as well.

- Jason

 

[Arkillo]

Hahah, wanna know the funniest thing ever?

When I saw this thread (on the main forum page) I said in a high pitched singy voice "no one caresssssssssss". Then the first sentence of the post is about how none of us care.

Awesome.

 

[Jason]

I expected you to be the first to post.

 

[x42bn6]

My parents sold a house. Not sure that is going to help you. Either way, you might want to find a job anyway.*

 

[sam_the_man]

Just get some loans

 

[Andrew]

Great. I'm glad you got accepted. Hope it all works out for you.

 

[Jason]

Just get some loans ... there are dozens upon dozens of firms that offer loans with decent rates, because it's competitive - also, you don't pay subsizized interest while in school. Then you have (I believe) up to 10 years to pay them off after, which isn't so bad. At least you'd have a degree and everything, so I'd imagine you could get a faily decent job. I just fiished my first year of college at University of South Florida, and I've got some loans to pay back when I'm out, I'll tell you that.

Umm..

Currently I basically can get a student loan that won't even cover all of my tuition, and that counts books and/or housing as well.

Stafford loan I think is the one. I don't know what other loans I'm able to get. The FAFSA gives you like one thing and is like "LOL GO FIND THE REST YOURSELF ASSHOLE" and then I look and can't find shit..

 

[CelestialBadger]

When I was in high school our guidance counselor was always telling us about different scholarships we could apply for. I'm not sure how you'd go about finding out about things you can apply for, but I'd give it a shot.

Also does the college you're applying to give out financial aid packages? You should try to set up a meeting with one of the school's financial aid advisors and see if they'd be willing to help. Even after they give you a package you might even be able to try to renegotiate it to get more support.

 

[Andrew]

Apply for every scholarship you can. They love giving scholarships to people who are in college rather than planning to be in college.