I need to write a letter telling why I need money for college?
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List all the financial reasons first, including your limitations on working while in school.  Don't forget to discuss all your expenses.  For example, I have a friend who has children.  After she got her award she wrote back & told them they didn't consider that she had 2 in braces and private school.  They upped her award.
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All you need is cash.  I opened my first account in college.\n\nThey don't care whether or not you are employed.
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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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That is just where the email comes from.  You need to go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.  I hope that helps!
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Some other areas are to check locally with professional women's groups, community foundations and also check your library or university library.  There is a big blue book that lists scholarships, grants and fellowships that is put out every year.  Your librarian will know what I am talking about.    Also look for areas such as essay contest and such that provide money too.  There are typically two times,at the university level for undergraduate money to be given, when you enter as a freshman and also at your junior year (normally when you are in more of your major classes.  Talk with the Dean's office on scholarships to apply for that are only offered to students of that college.  Financial Aid should also have a list of these.  March 1st is usually the time next years applications are due.  I am speaking from personal experience since I have worked for three universities.
2017
A very well written essay about your financial hardships should do the trick.
900404
I see no legal reason to prevent your doing this but I wonder why you would want to do it. You write well and are likely ready to tackle college level work. Why not apply to college and complete your freshman year next year?
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Well.....since NO ONE else has given you valuable information as of yet....I wanted to let you know that the top two places to look for college money are State/Federal loans and Scholarships/Loans from the actual college you are going to.\n\nAlso you can use online loan finders:\n\n#1  http://www.fastweb.com/\n\n    http://www.estudentloan.com/\n    http://www.salliemae.com/\n    http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/student.html\n    http://studentaid.ed.gov/\n    http://scholarships.com/
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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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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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You can do a loan. Companies trip all over themselves to give college students money at very low interest rates because the federal government rewards them for doing so. You can also look into specialized scholerships. Every college has a list of scholerships at their financial aid office. Most require you to write essays and qualify for various programs. But apply for them anyway. It never hurts to apply for things even if you think you might not get them. Look into work study programs as well. Some colleges have programs that lets you work a set of hours around your school schedule in exchange for part of your tuition.
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All you can do is just sign up for everything...loans, scholarships and grants.  The financial aid office should have info on everything available...just ask!
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I got a job at the university I am attending.  Most places let full time employees go to school there for free. It means that I can only take classes part time, but I was not up for getting myself into more loans like I did when I was an undergrad, and I don't have enough money saved to pay full price.  \n\nYou've already checked into financial aid, I assume.  Grants are another good place to look.  Sometimes you can even get an award or grant from your undergraduate institution.
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FAFSA does require tax information.  I would talk to a financial aid representative at the school in which you intend to use your financial aid to get a clarified answer.  It probably depends on the reason why you arent filing for your taxes.
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I believe you should try to find a job on the days you are out of school as a server or something where you would have access to cash daily.  Rent a room, feel blessed to have a car.  Ask about a work study program.  If you need to work more then lessen your school work load.  There have got to be some benefits for being a full time student.  I was a full time student, worked in the library in the morning, went to class in the afternoon and worked serving at night.  I had no welfare and supported 2 children.  But I made it! I am still 10 years later paying off those student loans, but I have a job, house, car and the necessities of life... with an education to boot.  You have to dig, search, find the grants, financial aid, what ever you need to survive.
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There are six sources for scholarships and financial aid out there. Financial aid is need based and the package depends on income and resources of the family (undergraduate student) and your resources if a graduate student. A scholarship is dependent upon a selection committee on selecting a person based on an interview or your written essay. I recommend applying to many scholarships because you do not know how many will select you to receive it. There are a lot of people who apply for them. I recommend start searching now.\n\nFirst, there is FAFSA.ed.gov. It helps  you tap into need based financial aid from both your college and the federal government. You apply for it in the January or February before the September semester you start.\n\nSecond, the state has need based financial aid. It can be located via searching the state government website.\n\nThird, if you are in high school, they have a list of local scholarships offered by companies and organizations for its students.\n\nFourth, search Google.com and Yahoo.com for your college major, ethnicity, and religion. There are some college majors that have scholarships available.\n\nFifth, your college's financial aid website has a list of private scholarsihps offered from companies and organizations.\n\nFinally, there are free membership scholarship search websites. Most are updated on a regular basis. I recommend joining several of these because the selection of scholarships can range on how many are listed and which ones.\n\nGood luck!
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Get a job.....better yet work two jobs!  Then live within or below your means!  That is how many of us got our starts....no one "owes" you money or a "grant".  Now, if you are a full time student, a whole different answer, BUT if you are a full time student you would know who to see at your college to apply for grants : )  Sorry a little harsh, but no one ever said life would be "easy".  Too many folks out there looking for a handout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!