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Financing College Tuition

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The Financial Aid Timeline

Many colleges use data from the CSS/Financial Aid Profile. In October begin applying online for non-federal financial aid at:  College Board - Sign-in 

In January fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Be aware that many states require additional forms. Visit How Financial Aid Works | Federal Student Aid for more info. 

In February start your search for scholarships. Check to see what your state's financial aid deadline is. 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 $1000 to $1400 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
Microsoft Students and Work
The Rover.com College Scholarship

NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarships
Scholarships and Fellowships | UNCF Merck Science Initiative

Financial Aid

Paying for College:
Intelligent.com/do-i-qualify-for-financial-aid/ 

Financial Aid - ED.gov
FAFSA Application 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 is this a money making business or a free search site?  

 

 Student Loans | U.S. Department of Education
Grants Overview | U.S. Department of Education  

 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:


StudentAid.gov

Freelance at Fiverr.com

Simply Hired Job Search

SnagaJob.com

CareerRookie.com

She Knows P/T Jobs

Colorado Christian University Job Page

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 CareerPlanner.com.

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