Paying for College

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How do I apply for financial Aid being an international student?

All the colleges I'm currently applying to mention the FAFSA regarding financial aid, but to my understanding that only applies to us citizens, can anyone help me?

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How to save for college

I'm a freshman in high school and I want to major in interior design and business. But I'm not sure what to major in if I want to own my own interior design firm. I've been thinking about how to save …

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Could I get into an Ivy League school with average grades

I attend a high school that offers the IB program. I don’t have the best grades but I am engrossed in the full program hoping to graduate with the IB diploma. My grades consist of 90s , 80s and two 75 …

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a year ago
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how to pay for college?-

so i'm a transgender student, my parents collectively make 73k a year. I want to go to Virginia Tech, or if I'm lucky, NYU. I want to major in creative writing and minor in film, because I want to be …

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a year ago
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Scholarships for US citizens that don't reside or go to high school in the US

My son is researching into scholarships but found that most require you to have gone to high school in the US or reside there. He's a US citizen but went to high school abroad. Any suggestions on find …

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a year ago
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How is "support" defined for FAFSA for divorced parents? What's included? Sports fees, car expenses, phone?

FAFSA for divorced parents. FAFSA will soon require form to be completed by parent who provides the most financial support to the student (rather than the one the student lives with more.) How is this …

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a year ago
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Applying to Scholarships without Knowing what College I'm Going to Yet?

Hello everyone, my question is essentially what I wrote in the subject line. Almost all of the scholarships I have found so far have asked me what college I plan on attending for the 2023-24 academic …

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a year ago
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What if I can't get enough financial aid?

Hello!

I am a high school senior looking to go to college, but I'm worried that I won't be able to afford it. I had to fill out the FAFSA without parental information because my parent would not provid …

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a year ago
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scholarships for Western Washington and University of Oregon

Hello!

I'm a senior this year and I've gotten two decisions back thus far (both acceptances-from Western Washington and University of Oregon) and I'm looking for some scholarships to apply to. UO award …

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a year ago
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What are some non essay scholarships for freshmen high schoolers?

I’m a freshmen in highschool but I want to get a head set on scholarships as I plan to be a lawyer which will take a lot of education. I’m an female and African American. My parents are divorced and I …

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a year ago
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NCAA

I have offers from multiple D1 schools, how can I choose which one is best?

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a year ago
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Financial aid process for international students

Hello! I'm from India and I'm planning to apply for financial aid for a few schools in the US. The thing is, I'm not sure where to start. Please help me out on the general process of applying for fina …

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a year ago
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Doubt about applying for financial aid

Heyy there! I'm an indian/international student. I was wondering if we can/should submit out parents income certificate of year 2020 as an extra document after submitting non filers statements. I'm ap …

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a year ago
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help of collage

my parents say i have to pay for myself so advice on websites for scholarships and grants and student loans

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a year ago
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Any advice for oncoming college students ?

Here are some of my questions : How to pay for college , scholarship apps and names to apply for ? Best colleges that are affordable ?

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a year ago
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What are like actual good websites for scholarships?

Personally I haven't had any luck with scholarships on your typical bold.org, niche, whatever. I have done Raise me and my money has been submitted so that's a good thing but I feel I have to do more …

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a year ago
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On Common App when you go to submit is it money applied during submitting or after you submit?

So I wanna apply to Howard University by the end of the day since this is the day for Early Action but I'm also trying to save money and don't want to submit the $45 till I actually get some money so …

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a year ago
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Doubt about applying for financial aid

Hi !! I'm an international student, from india. And I have no idea how to apply for financial aid. I've submitted my common application to Princeton and all I know is I have to make an Princeton appli …

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2 years ago
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529 College Savings

Does anyone know if a 529 counts against or hurts federal grant or other financial aid prospects?

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2 years ago
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I'm confused about how to get a Scholarship in next year or senior year?

I'm confused about how people get scholarships. Do they apply for one, when applying to the college they want to go to and when should I start looking into scholarships? Any help would be appreciated.

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