I dont qualify for any grant because my parent make too much. i help with bills and buy my own things.........

Question

i have been recently been unemployed, im 19. can i get a chance for some grant or is it still the same? even with a job, shouldnt i qualify for something like the grant for minorities or women? or does it still apply with my parents making "too much"?

Answer 1

I was in the same boat, had to wait until I was 25 to qualify. :(

Answer 2

Are looking fro a grant to go to school?  I was in the same situation.  Being a woman didn't get me anywhere, even though I'm only one a few in my field (engineering).  I'm assuming you've only looked at federal grants, so try looking for scholarships through minority organizations.  Also, talk to the financial aid depertment at your school.  They have lots of good resources.  Basically, if you want aid, but your parents make too much, you'll have to move out (I think for at least a year) so that you can be considered independent.  With a lower income, you will qualify for more aid, but it probably still won't cover it all.  Try looking for a company that has good education programs.  Where I work, they will pay for school 100%....tuition, fees, books, etc and give you 3 hours off each week per class you are taking.

Answer 3

I've tried to get grants also, but I'm 22 and because I'm under 25 and not married I'm still based off my parents salary...they make "too much" as well...even though my dad was unemployed 7 our of the 12 months...the system is corrupt! I also pay for my own bills and college, I'm in debt up to my ears! I read an article today in class that talked about how student loans are being dropped from community colleges because lenders only want people from universities to take loans because they are for higher amounts of money which means the lender can charge more interest! its a bunch of B.S.! anyway...you really need to look into student loans that are offered...you can take up to 25 years to pay them back which is nice considering the way our economy is doing!

Answer 4

There's absolutely nothing you can do until you're 25.  I fought with them for years on this.  It's a losing battle.

Answer 5

I'm in the same boat. It's based on my stepfather's 2007 income, even though he refuses to help me pay for school and is out of work now anyway. It's ridiculous.

To get independent status, (and pay much much less), you can wait until you're over 25, get married, have a child (which will be more expensive in the long run), or join the military.

I applied for every scholarship I could get my hands on, and ended up getting a little over $3,000.... which isn't much considering the cost of my school. I also got a $10,000 merit scholarship from the school, but I'm still around $15,000 short.

You'll end up with serious debt, so make sure you're school and major are worth it. Do well in college, and the school will give you more money each year because you'll prove yourself worth it.

Besides that, I can't offer you much more advice. Marry a friend and divorce at the end of your college years? I've been thinking about it. =)