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How can I find financial assistance for school?
I need to pay of some school debt and pay off my remaining balance for the upcoming semester.
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Amanda’s Answer
Hi! That is a great question I am sure many students like myself are thinking about right this second. Though I am not sure it 100% works, it never hurts to call your school's financial aid office to see if they can offer you more aid than what has already been given. If your personal situation has changed in some way, that could also help!
Like Alan said, googling scholarships and applying can seem like a drag, but getting the chance to earn some decent money to pay your debt is still good. Working part time or finding an paid internship are also options!
Like Alan said, googling scholarships and applying can seem like a drag, but getting the chance to earn some decent money to pay your debt is still good. Working part time or finding an paid internship are also options!
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Martha’s Answer
Hi, Jeff. I commend you for attending to your financial responsibilities. I am unclear about whether you attend college in the United States or Kenya. If in the United States, I would suggest first talking with the financial aid office at your college. If your circumstances have changed (perhaps some unexpected expenses), they may be able to convert some loans to grants, change the terms of repayment, or provide extra work/study hours to make it easier to repay. Or maybe there are some departmental scholarship funds based on academic achievement and interests that could help.
I don't have any first-hand experience with financial aid in Kenya. However, a search uncovered that the government offers need-based scholarships by way of bursaries through the Ministry of Education. Students must fill in application forms which are made available at specific times of the year. In addition, are several charitable organizations that offer need-based support . The same search uncovered some of those organizations. Before you share personal information outside of your college, make sure that the organization is legitimate. And you should not have to pay to apply for a grant.
Good luck!
I don't have any first-hand experience with financial aid in Kenya. However, a search uncovered that the government offers need-based scholarships by way of bursaries through the Ministry of Education. Students must fill in application forms which are made available at specific times of the year. In addition, are several charitable organizations that offer need-based support . The same search uncovered some of those organizations. Before you share personal information outside of your college, make sure that the organization is legitimate. And you should not have to pay to apply for a grant.
Good luck!
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luciana’s Answer
Hi Jeff!
Great question, you can seek financial help from different scholarships by simply googling them and applying. You can also check in with the school you plan on attending and they may have scholarships you may qualify for. FASFA is also great help, you can simply fill it out and send it out, if you have any questions regarding it you can get in touch with the school you plan to attend's financial aid office and they will answer any questions you have.
Good Luck! :)
Great question, you can seek financial help from different scholarships by simply googling them and applying. You can also check in with the school you plan on attending and they may have scholarships you may qualify for. FASFA is also great help, you can simply fill it out and send it out, if you have any questions regarding it you can get in touch with the school you plan to attend's financial aid office and they will answer any questions you have.
Good Luck! :)