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Aid that isn't Need-Based
MrThatcher
133 replies7 threads Junior Member
I'm looking for suggestions for any aid that isn't need-based. I attempted Merit-Based but naturally, they look for the brightest and smartest, which obviously I don't fall into or else I wouldn't be asking for assistance lol. Now I'm not saying I'm not good enough it is just they ask for the most ridiculous requirements but that is a whole different rant for another day.
I need scholarships or aids that do not take in consideration assets, both parental or personal assets.
26 replies I need scholarships or aids that do not take in consideration assets, both parental or personal assets.
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Replies to: Aid that isn't Need-Based
Maybe sell the expensive cars and use the money for college costs🙄🙄
I hate to say this...but if your parents can afford to buy you a $70,000 car, why aren’t they helping you with all your college costs?
How much will your parents pay for you annually to attend college.
There is absolutely NO WAY anyone here can help you without knowing your GPA, and SAT or ACT score. Merit aid is based on those criteria usually first and foremost. So...what are your stats?
Are you currently a HS senior?
Perhaps you are pulling our leg again.
Or if you are interested in the military, enlist. When you get done, you will have the GI bill to use.
No stats or income related info needed.
1. It is true I am a rising Sophomore.
2. Yes, I did state I'll most likely finance 100k to finish my degree off.
3. However, I asked for non-need based aid because my cousin managed to score some sort of scholarship/grant or something to finance half of his tuition. As much as I am all for the banks, it would be nice not to have that much debt on hand to make way for future purchases.
4. FAFSA screwed me out a little because it raised my EFC for my sophomore year. I tried to get my financial aid office to give me more but either they're being stingy or I just don't have the right approach to them. I tried explaining to them that running two European vehicles aren't exactly cheap which I believe heavily shows that I need the aid to offset the tuition cost if possible.
5. Well as for stats here they are:
HS GPA: 3.78
College GPA: 2.8
ACT: 21
SAT: 1060
I didn't do so hot in my first year of college due to a myriad of reasons but primarily it was because what I thought would work in fact didn't work so that was a bit of a misadventure.
6. I thought about working at chick fil a for that or McDonalds but I just can't because I find it quite embarrassing to arrive at a McDonalds in a shiny new XC90 and hop out in an McD uniform. I am applying for other jobs though in more white collar areas so at least my car won't stand out like a sore thumb.
I appreciate everyone's assistance. Even with the sly sarcastic comments, I appreciate those as well lol. You gotta embrace the small things in life.
2. FAFSA is based on your/your parents' tax filing. FAFSA didn't "screw you a little". So either you had a sibling that's no longer in school or your parent's tax returns showed a higher income or maybe (someone with this info off the top of your head please chime in) the income protection amount might have changed this year. Who knows. But no, they didn't screw you. You /your parents bought a car you can't afford. You screwed yourself.
3. If you think they are going to give you more FA because you bought and have to pay for an expensive car, (and maintain 2 of them)I have a bridge to sell you. That really made me truly LOL.
4. Don't know where you attend school, but those grades/test scores are not competitive for any scholarships. But you know that.
5. Sell one of the cars and pay for college. Its worth more in the long run than the car.
6. I still think this whole story is not believable.
This is a joke, right?
Also, somebody suggested that I sell my cars, but what would I drive if I sell them both?
You said you aren't interested in need based aid because you don't qualify and then complain that your Pell grant was reduced. A Pell grant is need based aid.
Are you left handed? Then apply for the left handed scholarship.
If you are asking if there is a scholarship for someone who drives two Volvos, I don't think there is. The McD's and Starbucks schoarships/aid are going to go to workers who aren't embarrassed to go to work in a Volvo or VW or on the city bus. I think you wll be borrowing your way through school to protect your pride.