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Sat Jan-01-11 11:46 AM
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| 46. I wish you very good luck in your pursuit, and hope your |
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daughter has great success in college. Drama's a fascinating major, and is one that can lead in many directions...not just into the theater or film industry. Life's full of surprises, and most of us end up doing something we never even considered at the age of 18. Mine has certainly gone in unforeseen directions, and has been fascinating, if not particularly financially successful.
I wouldn't trade the interesting life I've led for any amount of money. Truly.
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| -Any tips on the college financial aid process? |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 10:49 AM |
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Be sure to check available scholarships in her field of study |
mmonk |
Jan-01-11 10:55 AM |
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With the extra note that you should *regularly* check for available scholarships |
Posteritatis |
Jan-01-11 10:58 AM |
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Agreed. |
mmonk |
Jan-01-11 11:00 AM |
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Will do. Thank you both! :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:13 AM |
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check out fastweb.com |
fizzgig |
Jan-01-11 10:55 AM |
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Thanks very much! :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:13 AM |
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You should STRONGLY encourage her to go in-state. |
Statistical |
Jan-01-11 11:00 AM |
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With the major she is pursuing, it's a little trickier... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:17 AM |
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My cousin's son worked on props for productions including TV's |
mmonk |
Jan-01-11 11:41 AM |
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That's cool! :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:44 AM |
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Some of the better colleges offer better aid to poor students |
Nikia |
Jan-01-11 11:21 AM |
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Agreed which is why I said some exceptions exists. |
Statistical |
Jan-01-11 11:24 AM |
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Not necessarily |
frazzled |
Jan-01-11 11:21 AM |
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Good stuff here... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:45 AM |
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There are a number of schools out there |
SheilaT |
Jan-01-11 01:51 PM |
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Unfortunately ... |
frazzled |
Jan-01-11 02:20 PM |
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I understand about not being interested |
SheilaT |
Jan-01-11 04:06 PM |
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Duke is in NC. Duke is a great university. |
bluestate10 |
Jan-01-11 11:33 AM |
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Have you checked into |
laylah |
Jan-01-11 11:00 AM |
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Yes, I'll be checking out Pell Grants and other options... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:19 AM |
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Pell grants are part of FAFSA |
Nikia |
Jan-01-11 11:23 AM |
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Nice! Thanks again. :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:45 AM |
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I would encourage her to consider work study if offered. |
PA Democrat |
Jan-01-11 11:08 AM |
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Ah, that's cool. That was a question at the FAFSA site... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:20 AM |
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I am Financing my son's Bachlors |
FreakinDJ |
Jan-01-11 11:11 AM |
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Wow.... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:29 AM |
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Prestigious Colleges have turned into a "Pay to Play" racket |
FreakinDJ |
Jan-01-11 11:42 AM |
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Interesting. Thanks again. :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:48 AM |
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I'm in the same boat as One Root -- |
cilla4progress |
Jan-01-11 12:10 PM |
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You'll have to consult an IRA expert how to do it properly |
FreakinDJ |
Jan-01-11 12:22 PM |
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We are in Washington state |
cilla4progress |
Jan-01-11 12:43 PM |
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Couple of questions...what is she interested in majoring in? Is there anything |
JanMichael |
Jan-01-11 11:12 AM |
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Thanks, I will! :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:29 AM |
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Check with the college's financial aid offices |
Nikia |
Jan-01-11 11:13 AM |
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Thanks, Nikia! |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:33 AM |
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Go in-state |
taught_me_patience |
Jan-01-11 11:15 AM |
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Thanks so much... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:34 AM |
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No student loans. |
bemildred |
Jan-01-11 11:16 AM |
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Thanks, bemildred. I hear you. ;) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:34 AM |
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As someone stuck with my kids' student loans |
LiberalEsto |
Jan-01-11 11:16 AM |
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Wow, thanks for sharing your experiences, LiberalEsto... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:35 AM |
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The bankruptcy part is VERY important. |
Statistical |
Jan-01-11 11:44 AM |
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That is VERY important indeed.... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:52 AM |
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Just remember it doesn't only apply to private student loans. |
Statistical |
Jan-01-11 11:56 AM |
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Gotcha. n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:59 AM |
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Here's a good place to start with info |
BuelahWitch |
Jan-01-11 11:17 AM |
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Sweet. Thanks! :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:37 AM |
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Recommendations |
JPZenger |
Jan-01-11 11:25 AM |
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Wow, you're like Yoda! |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:39 AM |
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Get in touch with the financial aid offices at the colleges and universities that |
bluestate10 |
Jan-01-11 11:27 AM |
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Will do. That seems to be the most important next step... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:40 AM |
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The best financial aid is cutting the actual costs of your daughter's |
MineralMan |
Jan-01-11 11:36 AM |
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I appreciate your wisdom... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:42 AM |
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I wish you very good luck in your pursuit, and hope your |
MineralMan |
Jan-01-11 11:46 AM |
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Do you have a community college within commuting distance? |
zen_bohemian |
Jan-01-11 11:42 AM |
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Yes, within a mile from here, actually... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:43 AM |
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This thread is a PERFECT example of why DU absolutely rocks!!! |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 11:47 AM |
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the deal we have with our kids-first 2 years at a cheap school |
mopinko |
Jan-01-11 11:54 AM |
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Will do... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 12:01 PM |
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Fill out the FAFSA and community college |
tammywammy |
Jan-01-11 12:07 PM |
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Thanks, tammywammy! :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 12:11 PM |
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I'm a returning student |
tammywammy |
Jan-01-11 12:18 PM |
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I started the FAFSA this morning... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 12:24 PM |
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Good luck to you |
tammywammy |
Jan-01-11 12:34 PM |
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My nephew is a drama major |
sammytko |
Jan-01-11 02:49 PM |
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I will pass that along... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 05:35 PM |
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Community College to get all of the basics out of the way... |
rasputin1952 |
Jan-01-11 12:41 PM |
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Thanks, rasputin... |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 05:34 PM |
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Stay away from loans, they only make one a debt slave. |
Odin2005 |
Jan-01-11 12:57 PM |
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Agreed! :) n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 05:35 PM |
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1) File tax return; 2) File FAFSA (you can do it online) |
HopeHoops |
Jan-01-11 02:10 PM |
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I'm on it! |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 05:36 PM |
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Here's something else to think about: |
SheilaT |
Jan-01-11 02:14 PM |
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Thanks, SheilaT |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 05:40 PM |
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JPZenger's post above has very good info/advice. I'd also recommend that |
kath |
Jan-01-11 02:33 PM |
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Wow, kath, this is great! |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 05:41 PM |
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HOPE Scholarship in GA |
aikoaiko |
Jan-01-11 02:53 PM |
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That's really great to know about. |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 05:42 PM |
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No problem. I try to advertise the HOPE scholarship at DU as much as possible. |
aikoaiko |
Jan-01-11 06:54 PM |
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I will do that, aikoaiko! |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 07:15 PM |
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NEVER TAKE A LOAN, unless you have a real, solid plan to pay them back and will enter a field |
Swamp Rat |
Jan-01-11 05:46 PM |
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Yes, sir! |
OneGrassRoot |
Jan-01-11 06:21 PM |
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