Can I go to college even though im poor?

mom2collegekids
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:21:07 +0000

Yes, you need to either find a CSU that will accept you (maybe Monterrey Bay) or start at a CC. You’d get a Cal Grant and a student loan. You will have to work a LOT over the summer and part-time during the school year to cover other remaining costs.

School is rarely free for students. Students generally have to pay for a bit of their costs. Your test scores are below average so that will keep you out of schools that give the best aid.

You might try applying to a couple of test-optional schools that give good aid, in addition to your local CC and some lower CSUs…

Also…keep in mind that MOST students do NOT go away to college. That is a luxury. Most kids commute.