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How do you apply for financial aid in college?
Also, how do you decide on a major? Is a gap year a good decision, or can it negatively affect the first year of college?
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Candra’s Answer
When contemplating your major, it's crucial to select something that genuinely piques your interest. Don't merely opt for a course because it promises a lucrative career. I personally don't advocate for taking a gap year. I believe that after graduating high school, you're already conditioned to a certain rhythm of schooling and scheduling, so diving right into college after the summer break would feel like a seamless continuation. Regarding financial aspects, FAFSA is an essential tool as it provides a snapshot of your financial aid possibilities. I also strongly recommend exploring scholarships. A wide variety of scholarship opportunities exist for diverse criteria. It's advisable to start your scholarship research and application process as early as possible and apply to a broad range of them.
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Murph,’s Answer
You will first need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or (FAFSA). The below link helps with the steps. Check with your college or career counselor at school. They may be able to help you too.
https://studentaid.gov/articles/steps-to-complete-fafsa-form/
https://studentaid.gov/articles/steps-to-complete-fafsa-form/
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Tiarra’s Answer
First, you should fill out the FAFSA, which will determine how much financial aid you will get based in your or your parents income. The higher the income, the less likely you are to receive a lot or any aid. Also, familiarize yourself with state scholarships and grants on your state website. A simple Google may lead you to the website. Other than the FAFSA, look for scholarships online at different websites like fast web and even scholarships.com, which has a database of different scholarships. Also, looki into local organizations to see if they offer scholarships or grants, even if it is not a lot of money, anything helps.
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