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Financing College Tuition

The Financial Aid Timeline

Many colleges use data from the CSS/Financial Aid Profile. In October begin applying on line for non-federal financial aid at:  profileonline.collegeboard.com

In January fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Be aware that many states require additional forms. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov for more info.  You may also want to register for a PIN at pin.ed.gov

In February start your search for scholarships. Check to see what is your state's financial aid deadline. Some are as early as March 1st. 

In April  discuss the financial aid package from each school with your family.  Calculate how much is still needed. Decide if you need a private loan or  more scholarships to make ends meet. Remember to include the cost of  books which can add $700 to $1200 a semester. 

Borrowing from Your 401(k) Think Twice: It Could Cost You

Pros & Cons of Borrowing from your 401(k)

Paying for College

You will be paying your school a  very large sum  of money, so you better be happy with your choice of  school and the career that comes after it. Make sure the tuition is  affordable before you set your heart on one that is really out of reach.  

The college board's research indicates that you may want to work during high school to start saving. 


College Board: Students and Part Time Work Guidance

Scholarships.com 

 Student Loans for  Online MBA Programs

College-scholarships.com
National Hispanic Health Foundation Scholarship Program
American Psychological  Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Microsoft Students and Work
The Vesta Careers page
State Farm Grants & Scholarships
The  Rover College Scholarship
NSHSS  Foundation STEM Scholarships
Scholarships and Fellowships | UNCF Merck Science  Initiative


Financial Aid

 Paying for College:
 

StudentAid.Ed.gov
Dept Ed. Federal Student Aid
FAFSA Student Aid Deadlines

College-scholarships.com  
FinAid.org
CollegeBoard.com Fin Aid 

Scholarship Sites

 Warning:  Not all website  scholarship searches may be worthwhile.  Use the free resources first.   When deciding, ask yourself is this a money making business or a free search site?  

 

 StudentAid.Ed.gov
Dept. Ed. Federal Student Aid
FAFSA Student Aid Deadlines

 College-scholarships.com  
FinAid.org: Guide to scholarships
CollegeBoard.com Big Future & Financial Aid 

 Hispanic Scholarship Fund 

 Houzz Scholarships
United Negro College Fund Scholarship Opportunities
NSHSS Foundation STEM 

 NSHSS Scholarships:
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
LendEDU.com

 Student Scholarship Search

 Varsity Tutors Essay Contest
Scholarships.com
FinancialAidSupersite.com
FindTuition.com
FreeScholarshipGuide.com
Collegexpress.com Scholarship Search

 Society of Women Engineers 

 Am. Dental Ed. Assoc. Scholarships
 Medical Assistant Programs Scholarship
 American Psychological Assoc.  Grants Awards and Funding


Look for a part time job!

Don't expect that a college scholarship is going to solve all your money problems.  Learn about the many aspects of financing college tuition. You'll need income from a part time job in addition to financial aid.  Try your college job center and these job sites:


Student Aid.gov

Freelance at Fiverr.com

Simply Hired Job Search

SnagaJob.com

CareerRookie.com

She Knows P/T Jobs

Colorado Christian University named the #1 college in CO for the lowest average student loan debt at graduation in a study of over 1,300 schools in U.S. 

Be prepared to pay off your student loans

Ask your guidance counselor for a job forecast report.  IMPORTANT: also ask  to be tested to find out the kind of job for which you are best suited.  Note: new bankruptcy laws will not allow student aid debt to be forgiven.   Be prepared to pay off your loans in full.  Yea, it's scary,  but good  financial advisors will tell you it is worth it to borrow for a job  targeted education.  Don't worry - you can do it.  Have faith in  yourself.  

Be  sure to choose a major you  like and which is employable (e.g. not Art  History or Journalism).  Check the employment ads where you want to live  and see the kinds of skills which employers  need. 

DO YOUR CAREER RESEARCH BEFORE CHOOSING A MAJOR!

Check out job sites such as indeed.com to see what is in demand now.

Look at job forecasts to see what will be in demand when you graduate. See Career Planner.com.

Disclaimer: 

CollegePrayer.org does not endorse any external web sites. Neither do we give financial advice. 

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