I know about bright futures but do you know of anything else. i have a solid gpa and solid scores. i want to be the first in my family to graduate from college. i see they are trying to stop us from being educated but i believe that just means we need to be more determined than ever. i refused to let them stop me. Dimar
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Hello again Dimar! I appreciate your determination and persistence in obtaining the education that you deserve. There are multiple ways you can get money for college.
Some helpful resources in finding financial aid for college include Federal Pell Grants, scholarships and state-specific scholarships and grants.
For Federal Pell Grants, you would need to complete the FASFA on https://studentaid.gov/. This will provide you with an estimate of the dollar amount of pell grants you would be eligible for based on your financial situation. They also include loan information as well. The federal deadline is June 30th but each university has its own specific deadline (usually before June 30th) for financial aid. Please check your desired university's deadline to ensure you submit all your necessary financial aid materials by the deadline.
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. Additionally, many universities are willing to pay your tuition if it is within the appropriate margins. For example, Rice University is willing to pay full tuition for incomes between $75K to $140K.
Lastly, state-specific scholarships and grants are often hidden gems when it comes to financial aid. In addition to Bright Futures, filling out the 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.)
I hope this will help you achieve your dream of becoming the first in your family to graduate from college. I know that you will do well and I have faith in you. Stay encouraged! Please feel free to share this information with your friends, family and peers, and follow us on social media for additional resources.