Good evening Barry! I completely understand your concern. You are not alone. There are many students who are in similar financial situations. However, you can rest assured that there are many different sources of financial aid that are for students just like yourself. Here are some:
Scholarships- For scholarships, there are multiple platforms that hold thousands of scholarship opportunities. Please check out the scholarships/grants page of our website for some good resources.
University-specific financial aid- Additionally, many universities are willing to pay your tuition if it is within the appropriate margins. I understand that your income is slightly over this margin but there are universities that cover close to 100% of your financial need or have high income margins for Full-Ride scholarships. For example, Rice University is willing to pay for your full tuition for incomes between $75K to $140K.
State-specific financial aid- Lastly, state-specific scholarships and grants are often hidden gems when it comes to financial aid. Depending on your residency, your state may offer in-state tuition to current residents planning to attending universities in-state. This can range from part to full tuition coverage. I highly suggest you research your state's in-state tuition policy, if that is your plan.
CSS Profile - filling out College Board's CSS Profile is very helpful as well. It is like the FASFA but it is used for non-federal financial aid (state grants, scholarship organizations, etc.). This opens you to more of a variety of financial aid.
I hope that these resources will help you in your financial aid journey. Remember to stay hopeful and encouraged. Though your financial situation is unique, it does not prevent you from receiving financial aid for college—unless you allow it. I am confident that you will take the necessary steps in making college affordable for you and your family. If you have any more questions on financial or other college-related subjects, feel free to post further in this forum. 😊
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Good evening Barry! I completely understand your concern. You are not alone. There are many students who are in similar financial situations. However, you can rest assured that there are many different sources of financial aid that are for students just like yourself. Here are some:
Scholarships- For scholarships, there are multiple platforms that hold thousands of scholarship opportunities. Please check out the scholarships/grants page of our website for some good resources.
University-specific financial aid- Additionally, many universities are willing to pay your tuition if it is within the appropriate margins. I understand that your income is slightly over this margin but there are universities that cover close to 100% of your financial need or have high income margins for Full-Ride scholarships. For example, Rice University is willing to pay for your full tuition for incomes between $75K to $140K.
State-specific financial aid- Lastly, state-specific scholarships and grants are often hidden gems when it comes to financial aid. Depending on your residency, your state may offer in-state tuition to current residents planning to attending universities in-state. This can range from part to full tuition coverage. I highly suggest you research your state's in-state tuition policy, if that is your plan.
CSS Profile - filling out College Board's CSS Profile is very helpful as well. It is like the FASFA but it is used for non-federal financial aid (state grants, scholarship organizations, etc.). This opens you to more of a variety of financial aid.
I hope that these resources will help you in your financial aid journey. Remember to stay hopeful and encouraged. Though your financial situation is unique, it does not prevent you from receiving financial aid for college—unless you allow it. I am confident that you will take the necessary steps in making college affordable for you and your family. If you have any more questions on financial or other college-related subjects, feel free to post further in this forum. 😊
--Onyx Whack