i saw your posts on insta for mlk day. got me thinkig. it is between college and the military for me. but i am really thinking i will do better by going to college. i dont have anyone helping or directing me but i think i want to go college. what do i need to do? am i too late? i talked to my school counselor she was no help. thank you. jaylen maven
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thank you so much. i am following your advice and feel so much better now. i will be coming back to let you know how i did and i have already recommended you to other students at my school. Jay
Thank you for reaching out Jaylen! You look like you've thought long and hard about how to approach your future and I appreciate your diligence. Rest assured that you are not too late to apply for college.
There are thousands of colleges out there that are still accepting applications. This is known as rolling admissions. Rolling admissions is when universities have a much wider application submission time frame. Check out this list of rolling admissions colleges click here.
Additionally, I would recommend that you apply for as many scholarships as you can. Big or small, applying for scholarships can go a long way and can add up. Many scholarships require you to write essays but, there are also no-essay scholarships which you can apply to sometimes just with one click. Also, if you are still interested in the military, many universities offer ROTC programs where you can enlist into the reserves all while still being in college. Furthermore, there are ROTC scholarships that pay 100% of your tuition at any university that has an ROTC program. However, this does require you to enlist active-duty as an officer after you graduate from college. The last deadline is March 17th, 2025. Check out the ROTC website for more details.
Additionally, you need to fill out the FAFSA. Though it is known to provide federal student aid via student loans, it also offers Federal Pell Grants. Grants are sums of money that is awarded to you without the obligation of paying it back - in short, this money has no financial liability attached. Again, please fill out the FAFSA here to receive federal pell grants as well as student loans if that is your choice. Make sure to check your prospective universities' financial aid deadlines and submit your application by those dates. Almost every university requires this.
Also, many universities require the submission of the College Board's CSS Profile. This application is for non-federal aid which can help you receive financial aid from the state that you will be attending school in and organizations.
Continue to stay in encouraged Jaylen! I firmly believe that college would be very beneficial for you. According to the APLU, in 2023, college graduates earned about double the income of high school graduates. Not only does college help you earn more money in your career but also it opens doors in your career. You have a bright future. Continue to keep up the good work! Please share our organization to your friends, family and peers who may be interested and follow us on social media.