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how do I get financial aid from a college/university for an associate's degree?
currently, I am studying medical administration at a Job Corps trade school and after I graduate I want to advance higher to college/university to get my associate's degree, but unfortunately, I do not have the funds myself to do that nor was I taught how to necessarily apply or ask for financial aid, so can anyone please give me some tip's or advice on how I can at least start the application process for financial aid for a degree?
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Fred’s Answer
There are several routes you can go, at least as I understand it.
First, the specific school you are applying to may have their own process. Look up their website and look for "financial aid".
Second, there is the FAFSA application. This is federal financial aid - more info here: https://www.usa.gov/fafsa
Third, search for private scholarships and grants.
Finally, speak to your current school counsellor. There should be someone there who can assist and guide you. My info is all several years old - your school counsellor should have more up to date info.
First, the specific school you are applying to may have their own process. Look up their website and look for "financial aid".
Second, there is the FAFSA application. This is federal financial aid - more info here: https://www.usa.gov/fafsa
Third, search for private scholarships and grants.
Finally, speak to your current school counsellor. There should be someone there who can assist and guide you. My info is all several years old - your school counsellor should have more up to date info.
Thank you for giving me advice.
nicolette
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Angela’s Answer
Hello Nicolette!
Your question is truly excellent and one I deeply wish I had explored more before embarking on my own college journey. There's a wealth of strategies to finance your Associate Degree, including Scholarships, FAFSA, Grants, Work-Study, Savings, and so much more. Take a closer look at each of these possibilities and understand their workings to figure out what suits you best. I strongly encourage you to hunt for any Scholarships that are up for grabs. The beauty of Scholarships, unlike loans you'd get through FAFSA, is that you're not required to pay back the money you receive. I hope this information proves useful! Here's wishing you nothing but success on your fresh educational and career voyage!
Your question is truly excellent and one I deeply wish I had explored more before embarking on my own college journey. There's a wealth of strategies to finance your Associate Degree, including Scholarships, FAFSA, Grants, Work-Study, Savings, and so much more. Take a closer look at each of these possibilities and understand their workings to figure out what suits you best. I strongly encourage you to hunt for any Scholarships that are up for grabs. The beauty of Scholarships, unlike loans you'd get through FAFSA, is that you're not required to pay back the money you receive. I hope this information proves useful! Here's wishing you nothing but success on your fresh educational and career voyage!
Thank you, Angela for the advice.
nicolette
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Jessica’s Answer
In California there are several programs available to either pay or subsidize tuition. The best thing to do is figure out where you would like to attend and make an appointment with the financial aide office. Making an appointment and meeting with them does not mean you are obligated to attend this college, but often times the financial aide person can give you break down on costs, how much you qualify with FAFSA and at the college I work at they include a list of websites that you can go to and apply for scholarships.