Need some College Loan advice

[Lizking]

It took me 7 years, working every other semester (and summers), for a BS.  I took out short-term student loans (90 days), but I just used them for entrepreneurial distribution opportunities in the local horticultural commodities market.

[Dnil]

moved to Texas, join the military.  Do 180 days, get out and public college tuition is free.  Dont bother with the GI bill, Hazlewood act is much nicer.  Stay poor and get a grant that cover books (TPEG), get on work study that gives you a job on campus.  Do the happy dance.

hmmm this seems so familiar.....

[DREDIOCK]

Thanks for the advise. and the link.

amusing play on my handle took a sec for it to sink in.
would have fit my father well

Originally posted by Red Tail 444
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

[Red Tail 444]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Thanks for the advise. and the link.

amusing play on my handle took a sec for it to sink in.
would have fit my father well

Sorry for the typo, I am slightly dyslexic, and the letters get mixed up sometimes...no slight or insult offended.

If you have any more questions, you can email me at corsair_pilot_mn@yahoo.com. I'd be happy to help however I can, the whole application process can be a real pain in the 6.

let me know.

[majic]

Originally posted by Raider179


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.

Ran into the same problem.  Went to the campus library and filled most of my needs.

[XtrmeJ]

I'm in the same boat you're in right now Engine. Send me an email, pretty sure it's in my sig. I'll give ya all the info I've found on my search. Good luck man.

[Lizking]

Short term student loans are available for that purpose at most schools.  They are zero intrest and last for 90 days, long enough to cover your books/tuition until your grant/loan cmes in.

[Vudak]

Good luck with your search Engine, school is expensive...  Just dropped over $900 for ONE class and books for it today...  And it's only a state school to boot! Sheeesh.

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Red Tail 444
Sorry for the typo, I am slightly dyslexic, and the letters get mixed up sometimes...no slight or insult offended.

If you have any more questions, you can email me at corsair_pilot_mn@yahoo.com. I'd be happy to help however I can, the whole application process can be a real pain in the 6.

let me know.

Thought it was intentional.
but none was taken.

I mix the letters up all the time

My Father was a Sr. Port engineer.

Worked for a Co that did repairs on Naval Ships.
there was one ship in particular a Missle tracking ship of sorts that he used to have to travel all over the country to wherever it came into port. Or so it is my understanding.
Dont know all the particulars As we hadnt much contact the last few years of his life.

I do know he managed front row seats to the launching of several Space Shuttle flights from on board one of the ships

Hence my comment on how it would have fit my father well.

thanks for the info

[Red Tail 444]

The wierd thing is for all these years I was pronouncing it like "drydock,"

Did he ever spend time in Newport?

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Red Tail 444
The wierd thing is for all these years I was pronouncing it like "drydock,"

Did he ever spend time in Newport?

LOL I've seen and heard more variations on this handle from people then I can probably count. So that doesnt suprise me

No idea but I would imagine its possible.
I know he used to end up all over the place.
But like I said we didnt have a whole lot of contact the last few years of his life before he was hit by a car and eventually died in CoCoa Beach fla about 12 years ago.

[Mathman]

I can't get past you asking for career/life advice on the internet.  Is your old name Udie?

[Red Tail 444]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
LOL I've seen and heard more variations on this handle from people then I can probably count. So that doesnt suprise me

No idea but I would imagine its possible.
I know he used to end up all over the place.
But like I said we didnt have a whole lot of contact the last few years of his life before he was hit by a car and eventually died in CoCoa Beach fla about 12 years ago.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.



Well, if you need any more help, let me know:(

[-MZ-]

Originally posted by Engine

If anyone has some ideas, links, tips, anything, they'd be greatly appreciated.
 

If you refused to register for the draft or have ever been convicted of a drug crime just lie about it, they have no way of checking.

[JBA]

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Act now while you can still consolidate your loans in the future.  Rates are at an all time loan around 2.8%. These will change in the future because the Government is taking a bath on the interest payments. So they will soon become adjustable rate loans indexed to one of the indicators like LIPPER, or Prime rate. Etc.

Good luck.

Post again if you have questions I just whent through this with my wife's Law school loans.