Does the college application process discourage anybody else?

Question

For instance, the financial aid process. I'm getting screwed over with money due to insufficient information given to me by the college and a low level of response by the lenders to my inquiries. It's starting to really p**s me off.

The entire process is so overwhelming, especially when I have a father who believes I should be able to do this all on my own without any prior experience, and a mother who can't stop blaming my father for all the terrible things that happen to either her or me.

So, how does anyone else feel about this subject?

Answer 1

Are you still in high school?  Does your school have any councilors that specialize in college admissions?  When I was in high school, there was one councilor who shepherded all the college-bound students through the process.  She knew all the tricks - she was often able to get application fees waived for those whose family incomes were on the lower end of the spectrum.

As far as your family situation goes, use it as an incentive to succeed.  The better you do in college, the quicker you'll be able to get out on your own.  Consider taking summer school classes to be able to graduate quicker.  If living on campus is an option, do it!

Good luck!