In the U.S. the government gives the most financial aid, despited the there is a drop of college grads, why?
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Years ago, I heard that only 18% of our population complete college. That is not many. It takes years and hard work and you must want that piece of paper more than you have every wanted anything else. And, it is still hard even with a degree to find a decent job. The world needs to change... but...............................................................................................
625363
It's not a matter of just scraping by paying your bills.  Some people go to college to get better jobs so they aren't just living paycheck to paycheck.  Some go because they like learning about new things, the atmosphere and the intellectual challenge.
145473
students in low economic environments are more likely to lack educational opportunity.  their parents often work, giving them less home support.  additionally, they may even go to work with the parents until late at night and lack sleep.  however, low economic schools can have similar test scores and performance if the faculty is committed to the students they serve, have a vision, and successfully implement a plan.  It just requires dedication and persistence.  It does not happen often.
206499
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.
675178
In the U.S., most MBA's fund their own education.
46316
Well, for one it's more convenient, especially if you don't live in the same country or state that the university or college is in. Also, because some people work long hours and and are unable to commute to classes.
952510
Its true, the government panders to big business. When I was a student the loans for tuition just piled up and now we have to pay it all back. \n\nThere is money for a war in Iraq. And money for a war in Afghanistan. These people have not really upset us. I think we have the wrong government. They should be voted out. \n\nWe should not have to get young people starting out to start with thousands of pounds of debts while we spend billions of pounds on a war in a country that has nothing to do with us. \n\nIf America has problems with people let them sort it out themselves, we are not rich enough for that sort of adventure.
991587
you mean someone that emmigrated to Canada?  i dont know about universities in canada, but citizens in the US have lower tuition costs etc, and also they are more qualified for scholorships.
518498
The costs of everything -- not just higher education -- are rising higher than most people's salaries (just look at gasoline!).  The affects of college costs may be felt more heavily because of the important role that a college education plays in most people's lives.\n\nThere are a lot of theories about this why it has increased to much.  One theory is that many administrators think that giving their school a large sticker price actually makes them more desirable ("It's expensive so it must be good").\n\nAnother reason for the higher costs has to do with the government's decision not to fund higher education.  For example, the recent Deficit Reduction Act cut $12 billion from higher education programs -- so even if a school *doesn't* increase its costs, students will still have to pay more because the availability of financial aid has being jeopardized.\n\nSome theories point to increased competition for students as the reason: there is great pressure on colleges to beef up their enrollment numbers by offering fancier facilities, better technology, better food, etc.  All these things cost money and that money has to come from somewhere.\n\nThere are plenty of other theories.  For more, see Nellie Mae's list: http://www.nelliemae.com/library/college_costs.html or
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If you are financally disadvantaged or you are the first in your family to go to college(aka your parents didn't go to college) you can get major grants from public college's also some private colleges offer grants where u go to school for free and work on campus.
1078900
Well good for you! I am one of those in the middle bracket who got screwed. I really am glad to see you are doing your best in school, because where I go, it seems like 1/2 the students who get financial aid don't even want to be there! They don't show up to class, don't study, and party all the time. Then you wonder where they went next semester and they are gone because they failed too many classes and couldn't get more money. (that was my little rant) But as for the rich people, they are used to having everything handed to them. I don't see why they care though, because their parents are probably paying for everything, including rent/food/entertainment money, so they don't even need to work!
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The best way to find out is to fill out the free application for federal student aid also known as the fafsa. I am a high school dropout who returned to college and am now on my way to med school and to be honest high school has no effect on my college education, including financial aid. To qualify for aid your income is taken into account as well as your age, employment status, marital status, and as far as h.s education all you need is a g.e.d to go to college. You will be offered financial aid and all available grants by filling out the fafsa. You can find more info on the dept. of education website at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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It definately helps, there are a lot more scholarships open for those with 3.5+ or 4.0 grades than 3.0.  There are still scholarships available to those in need and to those who may have had average grades in the past, just not as many.
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None. High school yearbooks are shouldered by the members of the class, not federal government.\n\nFederal grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs
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Because the current administration has other ideas.  Bush is taking care of the people who he call his base...the have-mores!  You are right, we are becoming poorer and we are becoming less educated.   This is by plan.  Soon the only people who will be able to afford a college education will be the wealthy.  At the rate of 11% a year for the last 5 years college tuition has risen.  What middle income family will be able to educate their children beyond high school if that trend continues?  The fact that we are in this position is to the delight of Russia, China and North Korea.  China owns our debt and when they decide to cash in, we are all up a creek.
846096
Private schools have more funding than public schools to give for scholarships and financial aid.
200848
Generally it is because long time resident have paid taxes that are allocated to the schools.  People from outside the state have never contributed to the state where you intend to go to school.  Therefore they charge more.