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Paying for College

College can be expensive — learn how others are thinking about college affordability
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5 years ago
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What should I do? I want to get the college experience too.

I am currently in my second year of college and would like to eventually go to Rutgers University- Newark but my parents have many issues with it.

Money: I do school all year round, so getting and find …

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What would students in high school do to get money to pay for college(scholarships?), like how much money needed?

What would student in high school do to get money to pay for college(scholarships?), like how much money needed generally? Like the grades, gpa, and other factors play in, but considering a good, well …

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5 years ago
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Money and College

I'm 15 (about to turn 16 in October) my mom won't let me get a job during the school year, but possibly during the summer. She makes statements like "You better get a scholarship", which I interpret a …

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5 years ago
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How does financial aid correlate with online calculators and EFC?

Title basically, if what the colleges give you (mostly Ivies+) is comparable or within a reasonable margin of error of what it predicts online

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College Tuition

I have no idea why, but the whole college tuition thing confuses me. Is the cost of tuition what you have to pay upfront? How do colleges accept you if you don't have the money to pay for dorms and th …

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5 years ago
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Will scholarships expire?

If I apply to scholarships as a high school sophomore (assuming that they are open to sophomores) and win some scholarships, will the money be removed if I do not enroll in college within a given amou …

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5 years ago
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Finding Out-of-State School Scholarships

Hello,

So I am attending school outside of my state. However, my schools are only promoting in-state scholarships.

Does anyone know where I can find scholarships for out-of-state students?

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Scholarship Help

How do I find regional/local scholarships?

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5 years ago
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How do I word an email to the biology department regarding specific scholarships they offer?

I'm trying to get in touch with the biology department at the university I will attend in the fall, at the recommendation of my financial aid counselor. My counselor explained that asking specific dep …

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5 years ago
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Is college really important?

Good day guys.

College is important for me because it helps me to fulfill my dreams.But money might hinder it. So I am asking for your guidance. Can you help?

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What are the best scholarship offers to Africa

I'm in grade 11 in Uganda

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I have problems in paying my school fees and I am pleading with you to kindly help me. Pls, will you?

I am an African citizen. I'm in grade 11. And I am not in school.

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5 years ago
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Need Scholarship

I got into a college for undergrad in math however, I need money to pay for the college. Can someone suggest some resources where I can apply for scholarships?

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5 years ago
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Legal name change leading to financial difficulties, specifically FAFSA

I'm a transguy who was able to change my name legally recently. This has caused some problems in transferring my old test scores and current AP classes to my new legal name, but I'm taken care of most …

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5 years ago
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Paying for college

What’s the best strategy to come out debt free?

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5 years ago
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entries to win the collegevine scolarship?

hii! if u have 500+ entries, what is the probable chance to win?

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5 years ago
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FAFSA vs. CSS?

Hello everyone!

I'm a current Junior entering college fall 2022 and starting to explore options for paying. I don't qualify for hardly any need based aid due to my family situation, so is it worth it t …

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5 years ago
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Is winning karma is like scolarship? can anyone get it?

Can I also win 50$ karma?

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5 years ago
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Does a student have to pay for a meal plan even if they get their food elsewhere?

If I decided to go to the grocery store and get my supplies, do I HAVE to eat the college's food? Do I have to pay for a meal plan even if I'm not eating there? This may be a dumb question, but I'm as …

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5 years ago
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UC Irvine Regents' Scholarship

Honestly I'm so surprised I am able to go to my dream school this fall. What makes it even better is that I got the Regents' scholarship that gives me priority perks as well as a 5k scholarship. This …

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