I do not qualify for need-based financial aid. How can I find money for college?

Question

I do not qualify for need-based financial aid. How can I find money for college?

Answer 1

Get a job?

Answer 2

fafsa.org

Answer 3

get a job

get help from family

apply for scholarships

save money before you go

get a loan

treasure hunt

rob a bank

become a celebrity

or maybe find a rich dead relative that's left you a large inheritance

Answer 4

You could always get a loan and pay it back after you're done with college.

Answer 5

ya through osap and bank loans

Answer 6

You can always apply for grants and scholarships though they do require some of your time to fill out depending on the requirements but if you have spare time on your hands apply for as many grants and scholarships as you can and you just might get lucky. The alternative is getting a loan but eventually you're going to have to pay it all back. There are different types of loans so I suggest visiting your bank and see what they can do for you. Also ask your parents or guardian for some help if they are generous enough. I received a few scholarships and grants and also help from my parents which is enough for me to get through college.

Answer 7

There are actaully many different things you can do. There are the federal grants and loans and then there is the scholarships. I have always been told that everyone qualifies for the federal loans because they are not credit based or anything. Another good place to look is FastWeb, it will help you find all sorts of scholarships. Brickfish also has different things to try and earn money for school.

Answer 8

See if you qualify to apply for a grant.  Also, talk with the financial aid office at the school.. You can also go back to your high school and talk to the counselor there.  They may be able to help you find resources that are available to you locally.

Answer 9

hahahahah i got the same email today from fafsa. dont freak just go to you financial aid office theyll tell you about loans and grants that you qualify for. when i saw that i wasnt eligible i freaked my friends finally told me the deal

Answer 10

summer job or FAFSA

Answer 11

If you have a talent you can qualify for a talent based scholarship.  Elite or show choir, theater, instrumental music, speech and debate, etc. can all lead to some $$$ for you.  You don't have to have done it in high school.  I went to school the first time on a theater scholarship (with no prior theater classes), and this time around I'm singing for my tuition.  Community colleges are *great* places to plug into some of these scholarships.  It is usually less competitive - but that's not to say you can suck and still get one.

Also - if you practice a particular faith, check with the head of your place of worship.  Many faith based organizations offer monies if they are needed to parishioners.