How can a person go into college and come out with zero debt?
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The obvious answer is "get a lot of scholarships and grants" but the question then becomes "how do you get that many scholarships?"  Well, a lot of it has to do with the school you choose (assuming you haven't chosen a school yet) and why you choose it.  \n\nDon't choose your school based solely on its name.  Ask anyone who graduated a decade ago whether they think the name of their school is what gets them jobs today.  As your career progresses, you'll find that where you got your education means less and less... It's getting a good education that matters, and there are plenty low-cost, good schools out there.\n\nDon't discount your safety schools.  Think about it: it's your safety schools that are much more likely to be so *thrilled* that you've enrolled that they will, in turn, offer you scholarship funding to enroll.  Conversely, some students are so thrilled to have gotten into their "reach" schools that they automatically enroll without realizing that, generally speaking, that puts them at the bottom of the barrel.  Harsh, but true.\n\nIf you already committed to a school, staying completely out of debt is going to take a lot of work, literally and figuratively.  You'll probably need to obtain a part-time job, whether on-campus as part of a work-study or co-op program or off-campus. Remember that these earnings aren't for playing but, rather, for saving. You need to live like a student NOW so that you can live the high life, debt-free, later on.  (Nothing tortures me more than students who work into my Financial Aid office carrying Louis Vuitton bags.)  You'll need to work, too, to obtain scholarships and other awards (an internship, perhaps).  Don't assume that all scholarships are closed to you after you enroll -- keep looking.\n\nFinally, if you have to assume some debt, don't panic.  The monthly payment on a $2500 loan won't be more than $50 a month.  Chances are, you spend more than that on coffee...
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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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Try taking the ACT or SAT.  If you score high, you may be eligible for some scholarships, depending on how high.\n\nAlso, many who do not qualify for Pell Grants still can get student loans, which do not need to be paid back as long as you are in school at least half time (6 semester hours).\n\nDid you go to the FAFSA website and apply for federal aid yet?  If not, do that first.
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apply for grants\n\nat \nhttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov/\n\nyou might get some and it free so if you get ot or not it better than no filling it up.\n\nyou can check at \n\nwww.fastweb.com\nthey have a collection of scholarship on these databse.
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Ask your family. Or go to a bank. I am afraid a "promise" is not enough. And I think you won't find anyone here who's going to "lend" you that money. \nThere are so many "professional students" doing this...they aren't going to school, they are drop outs...ask many people for money...\nSo a lot of people on the internet already had bad experiences.\nIf you really are a honest person ( and who says you aren't ), then ask your family.\nGood luck.
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Take the SAT or ACT and score high.  Then submit your high score to colleges, and they will offer money to get you.  Meantime, go to the FAFSA website and fill out the information for financial aid, because even if you don't qualify, colleges often want you to apply anyway before they give scholarships out.  To do the FAFSA, if you are a dependent of your parents or under 21, you will need their tax information.\n\nA score of 28-30 on the ACT will get you a lot of money (top score is 36, which will probably get you full scholarships somewhere).
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Looks like you can get on the computer. If you want to go to college, you just have to find that college's website (use any of the search websites online) and: download the application, submit an email or request for them to send you an application, or get their phone number and call.\n\nAbout the money: colleges and US federal government offers scholarships and financial aid. Once you decided on a college, ask them about these aids. They can direct you to the right people and they can guide you on what forms to complete and if you are eligible.\n\nBest wishes.
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Have you looked into grants, like the Pell Grant, that you don't have to pay back? You have to have certain income guidelines. Get a good!counseor at the admissions at the college and they will go to bat for you. There is millions of dollars in untapped grants and scolarships that people don't use, alot from private donors, every year, going to waste. You can start on the internet and get on a reputible site, goggle "money for college", or go to the book store, they have several books on untapped loans, I bought one myself a few years back. Also work study programs at the universities are worth looking into. There is a goldmine out there! Are you the child of a Veteran by chance, that may be a route to go and look into. Good Luck!
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1. Get a financial aid\n2. Print your papers in computer lab\n3. Maintain 3.5 GPA or higher to get scholarship\n4. Prepare your own lunch\n5. apply workstudy program\n6. Be a leader in student organization (usually they compensate up to 1500 / term
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Go to the Financial Aid Office at your school and tell them that you want to explore any and all avenues for aid, grants, loans and scholarships.  Insist on that kind of information - don't just tell that you need money.  You need to be specific.  I worked in a college and I know that with some employees, students need to know the right questions to ask.  You may add that you may not be able to attend without the help.  They really do need students, and may try harder to help keep you in.\n\nGood luck - and remember - be specific in your request.
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Dont be intimidated, apply to better schools that you think you would like to be at. Think about where you want to be in a year...in three years. \n\nYou can put off student loans as long as you need to. My best advice is to go to a better school and call the office of financial aid for that school, they will help you and make things a lot easier so you will have more power over making the decisions.\n\nCommunity college sucks, I wouldn't recommend staying there, start applying to better schools immediately and drop out of any classes you think you might fail because those classes will stay on your record and that won't help you if you're trying to go anywhere good.
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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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Get financial aid. Also, start out at a community college. Keep your grades way up (try to change those B's to A's), and when you transfer to a 4 year college or university, a scholarship will be very possible. Don't give up on college. Go to a university admissions couselor. Ask her/him what your options are. If you have good grades, they want a student like you in their college, especially if you leave their school beaming about how they helped you reach your dreams. Good luck!
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To get your education inexpensively you have to consider both the cost of the school and the cost of the education.  You have an excellent plan in going to a community college and then transferring to a four year college.\n\nIn the USA the first two years of college are simply general education.  In the third year you start to study in the field you have an interest in.\n\nPlease bear in mind that when you go to a community college you need to be sure that the credits earned will be transferable.  \n\nI recommend that you look at the New York State University system.  They will allow you to transfer most if not all of your credits from the NYS community college system to a New York State University (of which there are many)\n\nAs for cost of living - avoid the big cities in NY.  They are very expensive.  However the cost of living in the upstate area is much more reasonable.  Look at schools in and around Syracuse, Rochester, or Buffalo.\n\nI think that California has a similar system.
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I have a ton of thoughts, but one piece of advice that has always helped me. If you go looking for loans and aide and someone tells you no, keep looking, there is always another door to open. If you put your mind to it, you can finance you college career on your own. I did it. I went to a private university at the tune of $28,000 a year and paid for it all on my own through aides and loans. Good luck!
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There are a few good ways to do this. First is financial aid. Second, depending on what state you are in, there should be several local scholarship programs. There are also other scholarships out there, ask the college you intend to go to for information on them. Last, there is always a part time job. Many places will work with you on a schedule ,that fits around your class times, if you tell them you are attending college. Hope this helps you. :)
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1) You can go to a good college and get into any program except for any honors program.\n2) Colleges look at your 10-12 grade year grades, your SAT score and references. \n3) Yeah, well if your GPA is above a 3.0. If your essay is good enough and you have great references. \n4) You can get scholarships whenever. If the scholarship is from the school then you should try at the begging of each semester.\nTry fastweb.com also apply for FAFSA\n5) I so wished I would have gone to a community college first. Some people think that it's crazy, but it's beneficial if you have problems in high school and want to continue your education. You can transfer to WHATEVER university you want to after you graduate community college, if your grades are good.\nIt's also good if you don't feel as if you're ready for a big university with classes full of students and want to start out small.