but everything is getting cut or broken up. there is no more department of education right? so how will i be able to get financial aid?
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Good evening Cardell.Smith16! Thank you for finding the AADHE on Instagram. I am happy to help you.
It is true that the President shut down the majority of the Department of Education's operations. Indeed, it does impact federal funding for college students and universities themselves. However, this does not mean you will be unable to get financial aid. You can rest assured that there are many other financial aid options available to you. Here are some:
Scholarships: Scholarships are not federally funded which means that the elimination of the DOE does not impact this. In addition, there are multiple platforms that hold thousands of scholarship opportunities and they are safe from government influence. Please check out the scholarships/grants page of our website for good scholarship database resources and scholarship opportunities.
CSS Profile: College Board's CSS Profile is very helpful in helping people receive non-federal institutional aid (Scholarships, university specific scholarships and grants, etc).
State Tuition Assistance: Many U.S. states offer in-state tuition assistance which can cover sometimes 75% to 100% of college expenses. However, this is only for residents. If your state has this form of assistance, you may be eligible for tuition assistance if you attend an in-state university. So, please check eligibility requirements if you are interested in this form of aid.
University-specific financial aid policies: Many universities offer financial aid policies that are willing to provide full tuition coverage to students who have an income within a certain margin. Please check your desired universities' financial aid policies to see if they offer full tuition coverage based on your income.
Loans: If there is a situation where you need a loan, do not worry. There are many loans that are not federally funded. These are known as private loans and you can find them through credit unions or student loan agencies. Some well known resources are Sofi, Sallie Mae and College Ave.
Even though it is an uncertain time, continue to stay encouraged. You cannot let these events stop you from following your dreams. Show the world the great potential that you have.
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