Search for Affordable Schools

kidzncatz
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:38:40 +0000

I agree with some of the other posters that you should look at non-flagship Ohio public schools. The University of Toledo, for example, offers excellent scholarships which, when added to the $5500 student loan, would more than cover your tuition and fees. The tricky part is covering room and board or off-campus housing costs. Are there any public universities within easy commuting distance of your home? Will your parents allow you to live at home (and not charge you room and board ) during your college years? Do you have access to a car you can use to commute, or is public transportation available from your home to a local 4-year university? When you classify your family as middle class, do you mean an annual income of $50,000? $100.000? more? If in the lower middle class range, you might be eligible for significant need-based aid from some private colleges, if your parents are willing to complete the FAFSA (and CSS profile if required). Run the Net Price Calculators for any schools you are considering. Another option (though certainly not the best, especially for an environmental studies major) is an online degree from an Ohio public university. Again, this presumes you could continue to live at home.