Question about college entrance?

Question

I am entering college soon and I was curious about a few things. First off, to apply for scholarships, loans, and what not, do I have to show that my parents have or have not filed taxes? Just a curious question. If they didn't, would that mean that I wouldn't be able to get, well, any help from the federal government? Because to be honest, there is no possible way to pay for college (for me, that is). What can I do? I mean, I need money to get to college, but college seems more and more like a pipe dream each day. It seems as if I won't be able to pay no matter what. What exactly can I do to pay for college? I'll talk to my guidance counselor if need be, but honestly, I need serious help. My GPA is a 3.5 on the dot, so I'm not a fantastic student, and my SAT score was a 1630, my ACT score was a 25.

Answer 1

when you fill out your FAFSA, you have to use your parents income, until you are 23. it's c**p. EVEN if you don't live with them! I moved out when I was 19, and I still had to use my mom's taxes. they HAVE to file for you to get financial aid.

as for what you can do: get a summer job, and save like a madman, so to speak. then, when you get accepted, talk to your guidance counselor there and try to find out about work study. also, see if you can find a job there off campus. and finally, learn that ramen noodles are your friend. and if you emtpy out your mom's spice cabinet before you leave, they aren't really that bad!

Answer 2

your parents do not have to have filed taxes for you to apply for scholarships or loans or grants.  To apply for these things go to http:/fafsa.ed.gov

What you pay for school depends a great deal on how expensive the school is and what types of scholarships, grants and loans you get.  A community college may only cost you 1000 a semester.  While a state school may be 3000 a semester, or much more if you live in the dorms.

This book will help you.  Read it cover to cover. Hope it helps.

Answer 3

There are so many uses for old secured personal loans, and the chances are you will be able to get one quickly and easily. It's a common idea that only homeowners can get loans from finance companies. That just isn't true, most people can apply for, and receive an unsecured personal all kinds of uses. You can get loans from a few hundred pounds, up to £25,000, unsecured. These loans can be used to buy a new car, a holiday abroad, a new kitchen, the latest cell phone available, or just about anything<!--else. It is a true that you will probably pay more interest than a homeowner who takes out a secured loan. But on the other hand, they have to take out a second mortgage to get their hands on the money.

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With an unsecured loan, you don't need anything, apart from the application form and a good broker. All kinds of people can apply for unsecured loans, tenants, young people, retired people, people with good and bad credit, you can even get a same-->day loan, and some companies let you apply online. The interest rate you pay will be made very clear to by the broker before you sign anything. As will the amount of the monthly payment, and how long you have to make those payments for. Any quality broker will go out of his way to make sure you understand these rules.

Answer 4

It is time and labor-intensive, but try applying for scholarships and grants. Some have had great success.