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Sat Jan-01-11 05:42 PM
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| 78. That's really great to know about. |
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She isn't interested in colleges in Georgia, unfortunately, but what a wonderful program to be able to tell others about. Your post could have helped others reading this thread. I hope other states start adding more programs such as this! Thanks for that.  |
| -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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