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help...HOW TO PAY FOR SCHOOL?

Hi, the college I go to is pretty expensive (private catholic college)and I was wondering if anyone could tell me of any scholarships or grants out there that I can apply for? I am really getting worried because I need to find something for next semester in January!!! The financial aid office really hasnt helped me much...and its frustrating...I have 2 semesters left after this one and wanted to be able to finish!!! Thanks

Re: help...HOW TO PAY FOR SCHOOL?

At the college I went to they had program grants offered through the deans office, many program grants went unclaimed, very few applied for them.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA (AAMA)

Re: help...HOW TO PAY FOR SCHOOL?

Have you checked out loans? This is a popular site for student loans:

www.staffordloan.com

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CNA/MA

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? no

Re: help...HOW TO PAY FOR SCHOOL?

Im trying not to take out loans,my bank account is alot smaller than it was before because im always at school and/or doing school work, so I dont have much income now. Also, I had a presidential scholarship through the college but it ends this semester, and I have 2 semesters left!!! Its a big difference bc I was getting a $1000 and the financial aid office wasnt much help yet I have to try and talk to them again. Before they said all aid money has been exhausted for the college. I even went online to the websites my school had listed, I found one for disadvantaged students and it said to ask in the financial aid office, and I did and they didnt even know anything about it so, I have to talk to them again. On top of all of this has been a REALLY BAD year for my family and I. My graNdmas doctor just told us she has a week or two to live (she just turned 70)and its a bad time plus its the end of the semester with all the finals. THANK YOU IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME OUT IN ANY WAY..I LIVE IN BUFFALO,NY

Re: help...HOW TO PAY FOR SCHOOL?

Sorry to hear about your family troubles. Do you know if you qualify for a PELL GRANT? Most low income students can get it.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CNA/MA

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? no

Re: help...HOW TO PAY FOR SCHOOL?

I do qualify for Pell but I am however, still having trouble finding the rest of the money to pay. My grandma just passed away Friday, so the last week or so, has been crazy. I still have to call financial aid again, and I have alot of school work to make up because I was trying to spend as much time with my grandma as possible, especially at the end. I am happy that I got to be with her at the end.