<p>Hi, my name is Taylor, my question is in regards to potentially receiving financial aid. As far as my backstory, I graduated high school in 2007, and went to play college football at Georgia Southern, after washing out; I did some time at a junior college and then transferred to the University of Kansas. I was unable to find a major that truly fit me and eventually had my financial backing pulled out and ended up moving to Texas to work as a construction manager in training. I have really taken to heavy civil construction, found some direction and rediscovered my self-discipline necessary to succeed in an academic environment. Now I think I would like to finish the work I’ve already started and complete my degree (12 classes away from a bachelors degree). I’ve found a couple acceptable programs in construction management and think I might just start from scratch, except they’re all out of state. Now to cut to the point of my question, given the high price of out of state tuition and my inability to work full time in construction during the school year, then when you factor in my father’s high income, what is the best route to go about financing an education? Since, I have never had to finance my education myself (between athletics and my father), do I need to find a private loan in addition to the minimal amount I could attain via filling out a FASFA? Any information is appreciated.</p>
<p>You’re probably going to have to go the loan route. And look for any private outside scholarships that you might be eligible for.</p>
<p>You really need to talk to the admissions offices at the schools your are considering. Most colleges require students to take two years of classes in their school for graduation.</p>
<p>Definitely take the time to talk to any colleges you are interested in. Ask them about their residency requirements to qualify for in-state tuition especially if you are or will be 24 within a year or two. It might be worth it financially to postpone for a year or two and start working in the targeted state (if you can find comparable work). My oldest son had a couple friends who started, stopped, moved, worked and then entered with residency rates by postponing a year or so. Regardless make sure you spend some time talking about how you could finance and how much work (classes) you would need to do to complete your degree and what will transfer from previous education. If you are determined to go now…you can ask about departmental scholarships. Your work experience in the field might count for something.</p>