what can i do to get good financial aid for school?
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There are tons of scholarships that go unclaimed each year. Many $400, $500 or $1000 scholarships never even get applied for because people think it's chump change and not worth applying for. Well, get a few of those $500 scholarships and it'll really make a dent in your tuition bill.\n\nDo a search on scholarships, search your major, your ethnic heritage, your town, your parents employers, your employer, hobbies, high school, local chamber of commerce/rotary/ lion's club etc. Left-handed? There is a scholarship out there for you! Older woman returning to school? There are scholarships out there for you. Do combined searches on more than one criteria "hispanic women aviation scholarships" etc.\n\nGo to the library and ask the reference librarian for a reference book on scholarships. They usually have more than one. There are all kinds of scholarships out there, you just have to start applying yourself and make it your summer career to send out letters everyday for scholarships. Good luck!
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Fill out the FAFSA, apply to the school, speak with their office of financial aid (they will have a list of grants/scholarships/etc. and their requirements.) You should schedule an appointment with their office so that you don't have to wait long. They are usually willing to help you fill out a paper FAFSA, but it's fairly simple if you have your tax returns to follow the online instructions.
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Many universities offer funds. Also try scholarship websites.
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From the Government:\nAlways start with your Federal aid application -- file your FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and make your it gets to the school(s) you're interested in. This will determine your eligibility for Federal Aid programs, state aid programs, and many institutional/private programs as well.\n\nFrom Schools:\nCall your schools' Financial Aid Office to see what other programs they might offer besides Federal/State aid. Make sure you know if you are eligible and what you can do to apply. See if they have a list\n\nEven if you are no longer enrolled in high school, go visit your High School guidance office to see what they recommend. Some offices will collect scholarship listings that you can browse through\n\nFrom the Library:\nGo to your local library. They might have a similar list of scholarships posted somewhere. If not, at the very least, they should have dozens of College Planning-type books that you can look through (for free!) to get ideas.\n\nFrom the Internet:\nThere are numerous resources out there to help you prepare and pay for college. Try registering with any and all of the below scholarship search sites:\n\nhttp://www.fastweb.com\nhttp://www.srnexpress.com\nhttp://www.scholarships.com\nhttp://www.scholarships101.com\nhttp://www.finaid.org/scholarships\nhttp://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp\nhttp://services.princetonreview.com/default.asp?RUN=%2Fcollege%2Ffinance%2Fscholar%2FscholInterview%2Easp&RCN=auth&RDN=7&ALD=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eprincetonreview%2Ecom\nhttp://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/content/pay_free_money.jsp\n\nApply for as many scholarships as you can. For all types of Financial Aid advice, I love FinAid.org: http://www.finaid.org \n\nRemember: you should never have to PAY for Financial Aid advice. Ever. Steer clear of companies that want money upfront. Some good advice about Scholarship Scams: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/
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Get a GPA of 3.0 or better. Ask at the financial aid office for a list of available scholarships and start applying.
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The first person mention fafsa and I also recommend fast web. You can get scholarships and it's free to apply. I have been awarded several of them very worth it. Fafsa has loans, grants, and work study programs. I belive they will give you a grant if' you do not make too much money.\n\nGood Luck!!!!
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So first you have to know what grants you qualify for then you can try to write the organization with a return stamped envelope on the inside and ask for an application.  If there is an easily assessible applicaiton online then just print it.  You may want to write your qualifications for the scholarship.\n\nYou should meet with your financial aid advisor.   If you qualify for the pell grant and not all your need is met.....let your financial aid counselor know your situation and tell them if they have a bit extra mid quarter they can always sent it your way.  I got about 2,000 from having a working relationship with my financial aid counselor. You should try to get a teacher to help you with your essays.  You have to be your own advocate in financial aid.  Look into programs such as mcnairs program if you have one at your school.  They can help with essays. Look into summer research programs like NSF REU they give generous summer stipends if you qualify.\n\nGood luck
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besides scholarships, all schools have loans done through the school but you have to fill out a fafsa first, and bank of america approves everyone for a student loan. also our school has emergency assistance which yo qualify for since you lost your funding. also try to get a grant if you are working on projects or sign up for work study where you work in return for your tuition being paid. its all done through your school, go to the financial aid office and they will help :) good luck :)
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Ask the school financial aid office for help with loans, grants, scholarships and work study. good luck.
454442
I got student loans through my school. First I applied for financial aid through FAFSA and then I gave them my school info. Then on my schools' website there is a place that talks about financial aid and I clicked the link and it told me places/banks/financial institutions that loan money. All I did was fill out the Master Promissary Note and Whola!!! I have money for school. All I had to do was send some verification to my financial aid (W-2's for my husband and I and a copy of our tax return) and I was ready to go.\n\nYou can also look for scholarships at www.fastwebs.com
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To apply for federal aid fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov  \nSome states use this as their state aid application as well.\n\nYou can also apply for scholarships at free online search engines such as\nwww.fastweb.com\nwww.scholarships.com\n(this will at least get you started) \n\nYou should also contact the financial aid office or check your schools website to see if they have any scholarships or need-based grants available.
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Grants depend on finacial need including factors such as your assets, and how much school will cost. \n\nThe best way to find out what you are eligible for is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  You can complete this online at the link below. \n\nThe report will be forwarded to the financial aid administrator at the colleges you select and they will tell you about grants, and other types of aid for which you're eligigle. \n\nGood luck!
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Many boarding schools give scholarships or offer other forms of financial aid, but it is on a case-by-case basis.  Far fewer high school students get financial aid for boarding school than college students.  This is due in large part to financial aid being a long-standing tradition in college education.\n\nYour best bet would be to pick several schools in which you are interested and contact them directly to inquire about their financial aid options.  High-achieving students with extreme financial need are more likely to receive scholarships than high-achieving students whose parents are well-off.\n\nMake sure that when you contact them you do so professionally and express an interest in their school specifically.  Do some research about each school and include specific information about why you would want to attend their school.\n\nGood luck!
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What you get on your FAFSA *might* completely cover the summer term, go to your school's Financial Aid Office and check. If it doesn't, you will either have to get scholarships that are specifically for the summer term or can be used during it, get a bank loan, borrow from someone you know, or use your own income or your parent/gaurdian's to pay for tuition. Otherwise, don't go at all during the summer term. It's just not worth it.
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Simple.... go to the school you'll be attending and the financial aid dept. will help you fill out any and all of the papers you need. There are so many grants and scholarships that are just sitting around waiting to be snatched up. Good luck.
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My parents didn't help me. first i went to a junior college and financial aid paid for some of it, i got a job at the school but mostly i borrowed money- loans. Now i go to a community college and it's about 2,200 per semester plus about 400 for books, lucky me financial aid and tap pays for it. Maybe it's too late to apply for a scholarship but not for grants, try getting your GPA up and try to get a scholarship for the next semester. Or get a job to help you out. But one thing is for sure, education is important and you can always pay you're loans back after you graduate and if you don't find a job after wards they will defer (meaning you don't have to pay it) until you get a job. So i say, go to school.
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Visit with the financial aid office at your college for information and assistance. You will very likely have to complete a FAFSA (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov).\n\nThe best place to find merit scholarships is the scholarship office at the college or university you plan to attend. After you've contacted that office, you should also work through your local sources: your or your parents' employers, fraternal organizations in your area (Lion's Club, etc.), your church/diocese/synagoge, your youth group/athletic team sponsor/coach, your high school counselor and your high school principle. Then visit your local library and browse through their reference books on college grants or go online and search for grants at sites such as www.fastweb.org.\n\nBest of luck! \n\nSource(s):\n\nHill Country ECS http://www.hillcountryecs.com\nThe Future Prep Workbook (College Planner) http://www.lulu.com/content/264487......