Financial help for a college student?
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other than the student loan route, try salliemae which is a private organization that lends money to students and try the banks.\n\nDepending on which bank, they may have an educaitonal loan dept which would give you a break even if your credit isn't that hot right now.\n\nas far as the car, save up some money and buy one used.\n\ndo you have any relatives that you can borrow money from?  Or take a year off, work two jobs, save up and then go back.  is that an option?
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try this and get educated about your options.\n\nhttp://www.savingforcollege.com/.\n\nthey will probably be eligible for financial aid, loans and scholarships.  there are many types of scholarships - not just for athletics.\nBut savings is still the best way as not all aid and scholarships cover the incidentals.\n\nI have found that the pre paid college plans are a dynamite way to save for college.
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Credit cards or scholarships. The college's office of financial aid may be able to direct you to better resources.
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I'm not sure where to get a grant ,but you can go to Prosper.com which is a Peer to Peer loan group. You can slowly pay back the loan at a certain interest rate while you go to school.
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Go to your financial aid office and see if you can restructure your financial aid to include money for housing in the dorms.\n\nGet a job.\n\nBest Wishes,\n\nSue
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Hmm, most people I know that go to college have a job help paying for it. If you all help together its a possibility. Or seek a personal loan at the bank
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Check out this very helpful page: http://www.lendersrated.com/index.htm#student\n\nKind Regards,\nLeafgreen
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If your financial aid will pay for food, rent, utilities, gas, and entertainment, then by all means...STUDY!  If you find that you don't have enough money for the entertainment, get a job on campus or somewhere like a library or a receptionist....something where you can study on the job and you only have to work 10-15 hours a week.   I went to school and worked full time for the last 3 yrs of my education and I went from dean's list to "d" for diploma, ya dig?  Take it easy, enjoy your education and the people you meet.  Take care and good luck!
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you can get scholarships and grants on collegeboard.com, scholarships.com, and sallie mae... you can also look at a book called "1001 Ways to Pay for College"... it's a GREAT resource... and don't worry too much about student loans... people that graduate from college make MUCH more than people that don't... and you'll be able to pay it off... and student loan lenders are really nice about it... as long as you are paying it little by little they don't care... it's when you stop completely... i'd DEFINITELY say that you should go back to college... it's worth it. You could even try looking for colleges that insure that you'll be able to pay... there are several like that... where the college will work to make sure you can afford it... those are listed in the book as well...
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Go to the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend.  You may qualify for grants depending on what your assets are and your last year's income.  Good luck.
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im doing the same thing now. the financial dept at the college you want to go to can help you. i got a full pell grant and i qualify for student loans as well.42 years old with 2 kids. good luck
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Once your tuition and books are paid for, you should put the rest of the money away, in the bank for future use.  If you are unemployed, this money is what you are supposed to live on until next semester.  Maybe you could repay your mom the money she has paid for your books but you don't want to have to ask her for more money before the semester ends.  As a mom, I would prefer to let you keep the money in your own bank account and allow you to budget yourself so you don't have to ask her for more money when your funds run out.  Maybe she plans to take the money from you now, only to return it to you later when you ask for financial help.  Sounds like you need to communicate with your mom and let her know that you want to be financially responsible for your own money.  If you give her $200, she should be happy and know that she is helping you by helping you to become a responsible adult while attending college.  Good Luck.  Don't forget that someday you will have to repay your financial aid.
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You could try getting a part time job or donating plasma (about $60/week for this through DCI biologicals). You could also apply for scholarships.  If you google scholarship search you will find hundreds of websites that let you search for scholarships based on criteria relevant to you, eg: GPA, volunteering, major, or heritage. There are also loans available through the government that have ridiculously low % rates.  Another perk with loans aimed at college kids is that you don't have to start paying them back until a certain number of months after you graduate. You could also try eating cheaper food.  I've found burritos at a grocery store me that are 4 for $1! :)  Ramen is also pretty inexpensive, but most people get tired of eating it after a while. Hope this helps and good luck!\nOh yeah, I just remembered something else!  If there are any sort of medical programs at your school, go look at the bulletin boards around where their classes are held.  There are always studies being done that pay you 10 - 20 dollars for an hour or two of your time.  The studies involve anything from filling out a survey to giving them blood to test for various antibodies.
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hmmm .... okay, so heres what you do ......\n\nyou keep with your job now, and you save it up as much as you can ...... i mean SAVE SAVE SAVE .... it doesnt matter if its in the bank, or in a sock at the bottom of your dresser drawer ..... dont spend it on stupid stuff like the movies, or a trip ...... use it for college stuff only ....... like food (microwavable, cold salad bowls, water, etc.), supplies ( if you have any, use stuff from last year) .... \n\nAll the saved money will add up, trust me ....... but they will still let you into college without all the money, that will just be a debt you will have for a few years .......\n\nget a job on campus or anywhere near your college .... again SAVE the money ...... and dont go partying all the time ....... thats how most college girls waist all their money .......\n\npay a little bit towards college each month, or every few months ..... you will probably be paying college off until your late twenties ...... but its okay, at least you get the education and  a good job out of it ........ good luck hon!!
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get all the grants you can.  they are free.\nget all the scholarships you can.\nwork on campus if you can (office work, library, gym work, physical plant work, yard work, swimming pool work, game room work, food services).\n\nborrow the money (student loan).  the interest rate will be low.  you won't have to begin paying it back until about 9 months after you graduate.  Payments will start low.  You'll have 10 years to repay the loan.  If you run into difficulty, they even have a forbearance program that won't scar your credit.\n\ndon't be afraid.  you can do it.\n\no!  another thing.  if you can, rent out a spare room for the money.  choose a roommate who might be willing to help with the kids now and then.  easyroommate.com may be useful for you.
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I might suggest talking to the Financial aid folks at the University that you are interested. At least they might be able to point you in the right direction.
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Yes there is help out there. Student loans from multiple sources, Stanford Loans, Pell Grants.