<p>So, a couple of weeks ago one of my friends who goes to CSULB went on the game show “Wheel of Fortune” and got about 12,000 dollars out of it that he will use to finance his education.</p>
<p>so I was thinking, “WOW I want to do that!”</p>
<p>Anyone know how to apply for game shows and get some cash?
anyone done it?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t consider game shows a reliable or practical way to finance a college education. Even his significant winnings wouldn’t, after taxes, put much of a dent into the cost of college.</p>
<p>You apply, I guess, by going to their websites and seeing how to apply.</p>
<p>That sounds like alot of fun if you don’t mind cameras and an audience! Not something to count on but, if you’re in CA anyway and can get on a show, go for it! Definitely taxable income, which would also affect your EFC the following year, but you should have a good percentage of your winnings left after taxes. Good luck!</p>
<p>I think that would only work if you won Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? – and so far only 12 people have actually won a million on the American version of the show.</p>
<p>But hey, go for it. You might want to try lottery tickets while you’re at it.</p>