I keep hearing about all these cuts and attacks on black students. It is a stressful time. Why are they doing this to us? All we want is a fair opportunity. In my community we dont have easy access to libraries and we dont get extra tutoring and my school does not always have enough teachers and the ones that do come and teach dont care. But I care! I want something better for myself. We dont have the advantages that others have and now they want to take away everything from us. Why are they so cruel? What can I do? I still have 2 more years to go until I graduate so I want to get a jump on this. Please help. Thank you. Millie
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Thank you for reaching out Millie! I understand your frustration. It is entirely racist and discriminatory what the U.S government has done to the education system. I appreciate your concern for what is at stake for African American students in the U.S. Here is some helpful information on financial aid.
The AADHE is aware of the uncertainty of federal financial aid due to the freezing of federal funding. As of now, Federal Student Aid has said in an official statement that federal funding for education (student loans, Federal Pell Grants, etc.) will not be impacted. However, the status of federal financial aid is still unclear. Despite this uncertainty, I still encourage you to complete the FASFA. My organization will continue to watch this situation closely.
In addition to the FAFSA, you can also receive financial aid through scholarships, College Board's CSS Profile, state tuition assistance and university specific financial aid policies. Here is a brief explanation of each:
Scholarships: For scholarships, there are multiple platforms that hold thousands of scholarship opportunities. 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.
Since you are almost a junior, you can start earning money for college by applying for scholarships. In your senior year, you can apply for the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
I hope these resources will give you a better understanding of the financial aid options available to you and to all students. Continue to keep your head held high and pursue your aspirations! Feel free to share this organization with your family, friends and peers. To help support this organization's advocacy for Affirmative Action, please follow us on social media and subscribe to our mailing list.