My daughter will be a senior this next year.I am a single Mom and can't afford to send her to college.She is a great student.Thanks P.S. it does not have to be in California,but she was adopted in California.
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Yes, try https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp\n\nand http://www.fafsa.ed.gov\n\nand register
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In theory, no.  I think the reality is that it depends on what college your child is applying to for admittance.  I think that this would especially be true if your child is applying to an out of state college.  Many colleges are currently raising their standards for entrance.  Having a academically recognized paper trail would certainly make the process easier.  This would also help if your child is applying for financial assistance.  My advice is to contact the colege(s) of choice directly, and talk directly to the people who are responsible for making these decisions.
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A part of me does because people who are handed everything do not appreciate it like someone who has to pay for her education would. It sucks that the government won't help someone who is childless and working to make a living for themselves but people who have five kids and surviving on welfare won't have to pay one red cent for their education. This is why I don't even bother filling out the FAFSA...I don't benefit from it so I'm not wasting my time and energy that I need to use on paying for school myself. I know this question was about parents paying for school and let me go there and vent about that one. The people who's parents pay for their education, the ones I've met anyway, are so ungrateful that it's ridiculous. They don't have to work and go to school and I do. They don't go to class and they get drunk every night with not a care in the world. It makes me sooooo made because if I had someone to pay at least half of my tuition, I'd be on the Dean's List. I wouldn't have to worry about paying bills and cramming to study because I have to go to work in a few hours. It just really sucks. So to answer your question. Yes, I do resent people whose parents paid for their higher education.
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I have one son in private and one in public. The one in private has always been highly driven & motivated in school and an excellent student.  The other son has never cared too much for school and just gets by. So, I decided to only send the older one to private school for the high school years.  The younger is in public school and I think this had been a relief for him. The pressure of private school is difficult.  It's very expensive and demanding.  I felt it was important to not set my younger son up for failure and it iseems to have worked out as the best decision. The older son thrived in high school and the younger one is now beginning to apply himself. Kids (even from the same parents are so different).  I think it is importsnt to give them what they need and it is okay if it is something different for each one.
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my mom and I went to college together and it was great. We were best friends.  Studied together and really bonded, it was an amazing experience that none of my sisters or brother got to share with her and we will have that memory for a lifetime.
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Take her to a homeless shelter and show her where she'll end up.\nMy 19 year old daughter did the same thing at 16 and I dropped her off at the shelter and left her there. She graduated top of her class and is going to UCLA.
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Is this the end of her senior year?\n\nCause if it is, too late.\n\nIf it isn't, it is an easy fix. When the NEW school year begins, she will have to go to her school counselor, sit him/her down and have an adult conversation over what she NEEDS and what THEY need to fix.\n\nSchools sometimes do that, and it IS fixable. Unless this is her graduating year. She should have said something MUCH sooner.
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""I wouldnt suggest that if you want to go to college. If you are emmanipated ,then you will be considered independent for financial aid. Just live with your mom and do well at college. You'll be in much less debt later in life.""\n\n-------Actually it would work in her favor if she applies for federal financial aid.  If she gets emmancipated, she will be considered a ward of the court... Therefore, she wouldn't have to include her mother's income on the FAFSA (application).\n\nThat doesn't mean that I'm encouraging her to become emmancipated.  I am NOT!\n\nUnless your mother is abusing you in some way, please wait.  It's only a year.  Life on your own is so very hard.  I can't even find the right words to express how difficult it is.  Your final year will give you a chance to prepare.\n\nIf you do wish to go through with this, I can't advise you.  I'm not familiar with the law with regards to this subject.  Research the laws in your state.  Should be pretty easy to research....\nVisit libraries, talk to people in the legal field, search online, etc...\n\nThink long and hard before making a decision.  Your mom probably loves you and just does whatever she thinks is best.  Parents aren't always right, but their hearts are usually in the right place.\n\nGood luck.  I hope whatever your decision is will be the right one.
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Try these two websites, both are free:\n\nhttp://www.fastweb.com\n\nhttp://www.scholarships.com\n\nMy daughter is a rising junior in high school, so we are working on finding every scholarship opportunity possible even though she has not yet decided on a college and both these websites will provide you with lots of information, tailored to your specific needs based on profile questionnaires that you complete.  You might also try College Parents of America's website at:\n\nwww.collegeparents.org\n\nYou can sign up for free newsletters which have lots of good information and tips.  If there is a specific college or university that she is interested in attending, she needs to contact the admissions office and arrange for a campus tour, and to speak with an admissions rep about her specific needs.  Good luck, and happy hunting.
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I'm sorry.  I do not know because I grew up there, so that never came up.  But, if you call the University you plan to attend, they can help you.  There are also many many scholarships available if you don't qualify for a grant.  And, if grades are a problem, there are even some where that is not a major consideration.
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I'm a college student and i has been hard for me and my parents. There is a scholarship search engine that may help it's www.fastweb.com. I know alot of the scholarship you need to qualify for aid but there are some that you do not. Also you may want to check to see if her school has a payment plan. That has helped us alot. And as far as textbooks if you can find out what books she needs early, then there are some websites you can use alot of times for cheaper books. You can just search textbooks. I usually use www.half.com. If you can do this it really helps.
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my dear . . . I am soooo sorry.\n\nYour mother is being a jealous . . . possessive b****.\n\nMost parents want their children to succeed . . . but there are a rare few . . . that will try to hold their children back because they don't want them to do better than they have.\n\nWhat is your plan regarding college . . . will you be moving into a dorm.  Probably getting a part time job . . . did you get a scholarship?  The best thing for you . . . is to get out of that negative environment.  I know it is scary . . . but you can do it . . . and you should do it.\n\nIf you are unable to move out . . . just reply back to her . . . just because I am trying to do something better in my life . . . which you could not do yourself. . . either . . . encourage me or butt out . . . because I won't quit and I don't want to be a loser like you.\n\nWell maybe not in those exact words.  But I think you get my meaning.\n\nTake care of yourself.
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I feel that anytime a class like that is offered you should allow your child to take it.  Any additonal free classes like that will only help in the long run.  For example; college admission; better jobs.  My daughter was introduced to several languages in our school system when she was smaller.  She is now finishing her 4th year and will receive an Advanced Diploma when she graduates from High School in 2007.(and will have 5 years of Spanish)  Most colleges look for a secondary language or require it for admission.  But clearly if your child truly does not like the class I agree that something else should be offered to those students.  (Choir, Art, Self Defense)  Maybe you could approach your local school board with these questions or start with the teachers/principals.  I really wished that I had parental and educational guidance when I was her age, to send me or even encourage me to try something new.  I would be making more money with another language today, if I had taken spanish.  Good luck.
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Why that particular college?  Is it a reason your parents would agree with?  If so, perhaps they will pay for you to have a tutor.  If not, perhaps the best thing would be to choose a less demanding college.  \n\nMany people around here go to a two-year community college (which is a good one, but admits most anyone), taking only courses that can be transferred, and then start the four-year school (UCSC) as a transferring junior.  Seems to work out really well.
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There is a lot of financial aid and scholarships for single mothers entering college. You could ask people who work at the University or you could look online.
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Which state?  You'll have to provide more details than a pair of fragmented sentences if you'd like some substantial help.  I've linked a site that provides some guidance for Santa Clara, California, which may provide at least some general direction for wherever you are and whatever the specifics of your situation are.
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There is so much finacial aid available to students these days it is ridiculous. You should check out sites like salliemae.com for loan info or fastweb.com for scholarships that are nationally available or even school specific scholarships are available for viewing at fastweb. I have to say though, there is nothing wrong with getting an associates degree (or a good GPA) from a community college and then going on to a University. That's what I did and my tuition is usually paid for with free money (some loans though will be necessary as nothing good is free!) You should also start calling the schools you are interested in and ask them if you can talk to a finacial aid advisor. Hope this helps!!!