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RK71BAHistory

RK71BAHistory

Trying to survive in a messed up life
If anyone has Info on financial aid for College in USA that doesn't require repayment let me know. thanks
 
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You file the FAFSA and see if you qualify for any grants, such as the Pell Grant. They'll also offer loans, if you qualify, which you can choose to reject.
 
Apply for every scholarship you can find that you might qualify for. Not all of them require a FAFSA or statement of financial need. Your high school counselor could help you find some of these, and others you might find online though I do not have a link. Some scholarships go unused in years when nobody applies for them, so this is worth a shot. The requirements might be your parent works for a union; your mother is a member of the D.A.R.; you wrote a prize-winning essay for the American Legion; you show unusual potential in electronics, or music, or social sciences. You may also get a scholarship from your high school or home community, or directly from the college you are going to. And of course, athletic scholarships.

There are programs that forgive your loan after spending a certain amount of time in a service profession, such as teaching in an inner-city area, or rural health care. Please be aware that to get the forgiveness, you first have to graduate in the required field, and then you have to be able to succeed in those jobs for the necessary time. If not, you still owe your loan back. It works out well for some people but is just a trap for others.
 
I can't think of any financial aid services to recommend to you right now, but if you are short on funds, try looking at a community college. They are way cheaper than a traditional college, and can give you quality education (that's what I'm doing right now).
 
Start with a FAFSA, I was able to get need grants for almost all of my tuition as an undergrad that way. Another thought is to look into scholarships for non-traditional students.
 
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