How do I get funding for college if I cannot get government aid?
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Search for scholarships that you might qualify for.  You might be able to do a "work/study" program.  Also you can join the military....ROTC.\n\nGood luck.
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The government funds the Pell grant. You need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Finanical Aid. They will also approve you for low intrest rate loans that you don't have to repay until you graduate.
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In the US fill out your FAFSA form to find out, you will more than likely be able to get a loan, but it won't be great.\n\n\nwww.fafsa.gov
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go to your schools financial aid department and ask for assistance
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Talk to the school that you are applying to. Also fill out a FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov\nYou MUST fill out a FAFSA for all government issued financial aid, and most other forms as well. Some independent web sites that can help you search for private funding are:\nhttp://www.finaid.com\nhttp://www.fastweb.com
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Being a non-resident will prevent you from getting most kinds of Federal or State aid.  But, private schools and state-funded schools (in some instances) often have funds for which non-residents are eligible.\n\nAll of this depends very much on the particular school, so you really need to contact the Financial Aid office at the school or schools you are interested in attending.  Explain your situation to them and ask them what's available.  They're there to help you.
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Your biggest stumbling block might be the assumption that scholarships would be your only financing option.  With that mindset, many people would *already* have found it impossible to afford college.  When college costs rise while Higher Ed funding declines, most people will need to make some compromises in order to finance their education.  This could mean delaying your enrollment, working a few more hours than planned, assuming some debt, or attending a lower-cost school.  The students who find college "impossible" to afford are usually the ones who refuse to make these sacrifices.  Over the years, I've worked with a lot of students and I've witnessed both sacrifice and hard-headedness -- invariably, the students who succeed most often are the ones who make the big sacrifices *now* so that they can live the good life later on.\n\nTo answer your question, though, there will probably always be private donors willing to support higher education.  While no legitmate scholarship is guaranteed, you can increased your odds by applying for as many as you can (more than you think you need) and excelling academically *and* outside of school. Make connections, perform community service, travel, join a club -- anything to set yourself apart from the other applicants.\n\nAs far as institutional scholarships (money offered by your school), academics are usually key. Here, too, is where you might need to make sacrifices.  In most cases, you can't expect to obtain a huge scholarship offer from your "reach" school.  Conversely, your "safety" school, which would probably love to have you, might offer you the moon.  If you turn your nose up at the safety, you might never know what it feels like to graduate debt-free... In this sense, your inability to afford college would be sort of self-inflicted...\n\nMilitary student aid (e.g. the GI Bill) continues to be an option for most Americans.  This lucrative funding, coupled with the fact that students on active military duty now automatically qualify as "independent" on the FAFSA (and therefure usually receive more Pell, SEO, and state funding) means that most military students easily attend college for free.  \n\nStudent loans aren't going anywhere -- they're always an option.  If, for some reason, government funding for high education was taken away, there would likely be greater competition among private loan lenders resulting in better approval rates, interest rates, and borrower benefits.
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Go to your local library.  They have general financial aid for colleges.  Make sure you read those carefully, and fill out all the basic forms.\nThey should also have huge books with a lists of scholarships and grants that are available under different circumstances.  Look at all the criteria - your background, your or your family's military background, your residence, outside interests, etc.  Apply to as many as you qualify for, within reason.  Every little bit helps!\nAlso ask your high school counselor for help - not just with scholarships/grants, but with applications, essays, choosing schools, etc.\nAlso ask your college, once you are accepted.
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As was previously stated, check the website www.fafsa.ed.gov, and look for contact information.  There is a toll-free number (1-800-4-FED-AID) on the site with live operators who can help you.  Also, contact the financial aid office at the school you are attending, either in person or via their website.  Something as small as a wrong address, misfiled paperwork, or library fines can keep you from receiving your financial aid if you have already been approved and are simply wanting to accept your funds.  \n\nAlso, for future reference, check through your school,  google or another search engine to see if your particular state gives additional grants (for, example, California issues Cal Grants, which is funding above and beyond the normal Pell Grant issued by FAFSA.)  Some schools may also provide a chance to apply for scholarships, which is more 'free' money.  And don't forget to check the website www.fastweb.com, the 'FastWeb Scholarship Search'.  Best of luck to you!
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Have you started by talking to the financial aid office at the college you're interested in?  They'll determine your eligibility for many different kinds of aid--both public and private, subsidized and unsubsidized.  True, you may end up having to take out a private loan (or a combination of things--loans, work-study, etc.)--but they may be able to point you in a better direction than if you try to do it on your own.  Remember: if you don't go there, they don't get the money--so it's in their (the Financial Aid dept.) interest to find a way to get you what you need.  \n\nApologies if you've already gone this route.  Anyway, good luck.
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There are other sources for financial aid for college students. They are free to utilize.\n\nFAFSA.ed.gov will help you tap into need based financial aid from both the federal goverment and your college/university.\n\n35 states offer a website in which you can apply for both college admission and state financial aid at the same time. You can locate these by searching Google.com and Yahoo.com. If your state is one of the 15, you can locate college grants and scholarships via searching the state government's website.\n\nFinally, your local college/university's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships available to its students from companies and organizations.\n\nGood luck!
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fill out the fasfa.  The school can tell you about the aid you can get and do a search for grants
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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\nSchools:\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\nLibrary:\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\nOnline:\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\n* http://www.fastweb.com/\n* http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp\n* http://www.scholarships101.com/\n* http://www.srnexpress.com/\n* http://www.scholarships.com/\n* http://services.princetonreview.com/default.asp?RUN=%2Fcollege%2Ffinance%2Fscholar%2FscholInterview%2Easp&RCN=auth&RDN=7&ALD=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eprincetonreview%2Ecom\n* http://www.finaid.org/scholarships\n* http://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 monsy upfront. Some good advice about Scholarship Scams: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/
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PEOPLE to support? you mean, financially? why dont you go to your government, or any organization who provides financial support to people who have low-income and unable to support their studies but are deserving to. i believe they have the program for scholars to continue their studies.
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Your first step should be to fill out a FAFSA. It's a government form that takes forever to fill out. Once you submit it, the government determines your level of need, and reports that to the college you're thinking of attending. Then you can talk to your financial aid office at the college, and they'll work with you to help you find a way to pay for everything.\n\nThen there are always private scholarships that are usually just companies or philanthropists giving away money. The money is usually given away in essay contests.\n\nAlso, good luck! My mom was a single mom, and I watched her struggle through school, one class at a time while I was growing up. She just graduated a couple of years ago. I hope you get to go. :]
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Go To www.fasfa.com   \n\nalso try your financial aid office at the college you want to attend. There are so many scholarships out there and other types of assistance, sometimes you can work at the school and receive assistance so you don't have to pay it back.
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there are Pell grants to name one, and many others available. Talking with a financial aid counselor at your local college or where you are interested in going to school is easy, just make an appointment. I am 40 years old and received a $2500 dollar grant and student loans to complete  courses i needed. The paperwork is usually handled by the financial aid worker or at least they can help you fill it out.