<p>Before I thought money was very easily available for college, but as I look at some of the scholarships for college, most of them are pretty tough. Any advice on paying for college? Will I get kicked out if I can’t pay?
Are there really those scholarships where you get money for things like blue eyes or one for going to a certain elementary school?</p>
<p>There’s merit aid (based on your grades and accomplishments), and need-based aid (based on your family income and assets). Two different things.</p>
<p>Yes, you have to pay for college, usually before you start.</p>
<p>No scholarships for blue eyes.</p>
<p>I’d suggest you go tonite to Amazon and order “How to Pay for College Without Going Broke.” $14 or so, and you’ll have it in a few days. Read it- it will explain everything.</p>
<p>There are also several good resourse threads posted up above.</p>
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<p>In most cases, you need to pay in full prior to registering for classes. If you arrange to pay on a payment plan and you do not pay for the bill, you will not be permitted to register for the subsequent semester, and depending how delinquent your account is, you may not be awarded credit. Also…ALL BILLS (even little tiny ones) MUST be paid in full or you will not be permitted to graduate.</p>
<p>Now, having said that…there are many options for attending college that will not completely break the bank, if that is a serious consideration. You can start off at a community college where costs are typically very modest, and take your general education courses there, and transfer to a four year school. Re: scholarships…there are many different kinds, but you should look at schools where your admittance is above the 75%ile for stats and check merit aid options at those places.</p>