Author Topic: Need some College Loan advice (Read 847 times)

Raubvogel · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2005, 02:27:28 PM »

Join the military dude.

Curval · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2005, 02:51:05 PM »

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Originally posted by Raubvogel
Join the military dude.

Travel to exotic distant lands
Meeting exciting and unusual people
and kill them.

Engine · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2005, 03:04:51 PM »

It's obvious some of the bastards in this thread are jealous of the svelte, lean, well-proportioned body I maintain despite the Guinness and fat rare burgers. Being poor sucks though, so I can afford neither.

I'd like to join the USAF, but I've been told from a bunch of folks (some FDBs) that it's much better to go into it with a degree, and become an officer. Jeez, I need money fast. Think I'll have to secure a small college loan to pay off my rent and then try for all the FAFSA paperwork junk...

eskimo2 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2005, 03:10:32 PM »

Scholarships that anyone can apply for are hard to get; there is a lot of competition. Search for one that is specific to you. Consider every aspect about your parents and heritage; either of your parent’s high school’s alumni associations might offer a scholarship for children of fellow alumni (I work with someone who got one of these). The same can be said about their college. If either belongs to any clubs (Kiwanis, Rotary, etc.) they may offer something. Your parents’ place of employment (or previous employer) may offer something to the children of their employees. Any other aspects of your heritage or religion might also be worth looking into (even if you are an ordinary white guy). Many of these oddball scholarships go unclaimed, apply and its yours. Lastly, you may have earned enough PETA points to earn a Bunny-Hugger scholarship!

Also, once you’ve worked in the real world, you will find that college is pretty easy. You can take 6 to 12 credits a semester while you work full time; or you can take 18 to 24 credits a semester if you are not working.

eskimo

SOB · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2005, 03:10:56 PM »

The hooker option is still on the table. I hear Muck is in the market for a svelte charmer, and I think he's in NY too!

Red Tail 444 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2005, 03:41:50 PM »

It is possible to get a masters or doctorate for free.

1). Upon acceptance to a master's Level program, immediately apply for a graduate staff assistant position on campus, and you will get a tuition waiver for the projected length of the program.

2). apply for a fellowship, if the doctorate program is something you want. Larger, and many of the smaller institutions are starving for research assistants.

3). find a full-time job at a college that allows you to study at cost, or for free. there are many out there, but you need to see if there's one in your area.

It worked for me, and three of my siblings, none of us were able to afford it otherwise, good luck!

Mini D · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2005, 03:43:05 PM »

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Originally posted by Engine
I'd like to join the USAF, but I've been told from a bunch of folks (some FDBs) that it's much better to go into it with a degree, and become an officer. Jeez, I need money fast. Think I'll have to secure a small college loan to pay off my rent and then try for all the FAFSA paperwork junk...

You asked this like 4 years ago when you were still young.

Being an officer is nice, but if you're not in the AF before you are 28 you cannot be a pilot.

Furball · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2005, 03:52:31 PM »

GL Dweebgine!

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2005, 06:07:10 PM »

Does this info you all are provifing apply to recent high school grads also?

My son is going to be a senior next year so I figure nows the time to start considering all these options.

One of the things we are considering is stating out at a community College and going there for a year or two before transfering to a better college like say Rutgers as an example.

Still paying for it is going to be a struggle at best

Mini D · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2005, 06:16:39 PM »

Do not do the community college then JC/Major college thing until you know what the college you plan on graduating from will accept when it comes time to transfer credits. Oregon has a transfer degree program established with the cc to ensure you don't do two years of cc only to find you have to retake half of the courses because the state college requires a slightly different class.

Rolex · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2005, 06:28:24 PM »

Much scholarship (read: free) money goes unused every year. Many local chapters of professional societies in a variety of disciplines have scholarship money available to needy students. It is also a great way to make connections that can lead to better than average job offers.

Let me give you an example. I know someone who received a scholarship from a local chapter of the SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers). He knew little about them and they knew little about him, but they were happy to finally find someone to give the money to.

He went to monthly dinners they held (for free of course) when he had the time and by the time he was ready to graduate, the members were competing to see who could get him the best job. He ended up with quite a few mentors, started at a higher salary than other employees, moved up the management ladder at lightening pace from his contacts, then started playing AH and lost it all. He's homeless and living in a cardboard box now, but he was ranked in the top 100 one month, so he felt it was all worth it.

weaselsan · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2005, 07:20:21 PM »

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Originally posted by Curval
Travel to exotic distant lands
Meeting exciting and unusual people
and kill them.

Curval do you have real long hair, wear bellbottoms and drive a VW bug with flowers painted on it? Cause that was the last time I heard that one.

War...Good God Y'All...What is it Good For...Absolultly nutthin'

Otto · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2005, 07:50:35 PM »

Don't buy a College......

Red Tail 444 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 18, 2005, 03:43:29 PM »

Dreidock,

Unless your son knows what he wants to do, apply to a liberal arts college, since most JC/CCs have a specific program,that may not suit him. I support public institutions, and you get an in-state tuition waiver, as well.

If he gets in, he can apply to become a resident assistant, and most schools allow for him to live there tuition-free, but will still have to pay for room and board.

Financial Aid is the way to go, and yes, millions of dollars go unused each year.

http://www.scholarships.com is a helpful link

Also, if you are from a low-income tax-bracket, and he is the first person in your family to attend college, he is eligible for TRIO/ SSS (Student Support Services), and can get money to pay for books, and other financial support.

good luck

Raider179 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2005, 03:50:20 PM »

I recieve loans and grants for college. Like said above you need to go to the financial aid department of the school you want to attend. You need to Fill out the FAFSA. The link is also above. Then you will recieve periodic inquiries on finances and other info that is needed. It took me 6 months to get my financial aid to go through now I get about $4000 a semester. 2700 in loans and 1050 pell grant. The loans are really good. Low Low interest until 6 months after graduation or withdrawl from college.

The main problem I have run into is covering books, and tuition until those checks come in which is usually after school has started. #1 priority fill out your FAFSA today!!! that gets the ball rolling.