<p>I’m helping my friend try to find a college that will give him a full ride or as much money as possible. He wants to go to college but his family cannot afford to pay for him. He lives in a one- income house, his parents being split up, his mom only making $12-$15 an hour. His dad does not help them or him financially at all. He’s s State Diver and has awards from Skills USA which is a competition for engineering and all the technical careers that we have the option of going and doing as our school for those of us wanting to go straight into a career when we got out of high school. Because of this he has amazing skills with electric trades, welding, HVAC, and plumbing. he was originally just going to work for Ameren or IBEW then changed his mind because a lot of people are just sitting and getting laid off. but he cannot go to college either because there’s no way to pay for it. Are there any schools in Missouri or near Missouri that might give him a good scholarship to let him go? he’s pretty good at math but besides the electrician idea he hasn’t said much. so I can’t give any specific major or anything sorry/: but I could really use some help! I don’t know where to look for him because no matter where I try to look for him I subconsciously think back to my university and he won’t want to go there. if anyone has any ideas please let me know! Thank you so much!</p>
<p>He needs to read through the two threads at the top of this forum that discuss automatic merit-based scholarships and competitive merit-based scholarships. If his GPA and ACT or SAT scores are in the right range, there could be a lot of money for his studies.</p>
<p>Alternately, if he is interested in a skilled trade, he should investigate the apprenticeship programs available near where he lives. </p>
<p>What are his stats (GPA and test scores, if he’s taken the SAT or ACT)? Would he be interested in mechanical or electrical engineering? Also, does his dad make a lot (I know he’s not contributing, but some schools will look at his income and assets anyway)? </p>
<p>ps, are you a swimmer born in July 96? I noticed your screen name, because my son (born in July 96) was a competitive swimmer (distance guy) for 10 years.</p>
<p>If he is really interested in working more then going to college he could look at Apprenticeship programs. The one at my husband’s company sends you to class 1/2 day and to work 1/2 day. If you do well the first year in the classes you will continue on until you finish your 2 year degree all the while being paid to work AND to sit in class. After that you will work full time days and can finish your 4 year degree in the evening at a local college for which the company will reimburse 100% including the cost of text books. Might take a bit longer that way but it will be 100% paid for and you’ll have a good job and learn a trade all the while. </p>