Sean Said:

What do I have to do to get loans and scholarships for college?

We Answered:

scholarships:
-www.fastweb.com
-your school guidance counselor should have scholarship applications
-check with the college you want to go to and apply for scholarships you qualify for there

Loans:
www.studentloans.com
www.salliemae.com
-these two sites can help you with the difference between the financial aid you receive from FAFSA and what you owe for tuition. Local banks may also have loans available for college students.

Timothy Said:

Anyone know about scholarships or loans for nontraditional students?

We Answered:

Some friends of mine in college told me that they have valuable information regarding scholarships from this place.
Good luck

Phillip Said:

Are there any grants/scholarships/student loans to get a private pilots license?

We Answered:

it's waay easier said than done

Kristin Said:

how do scholarships,grants and loans work?

We Answered:

You can get info about such college scholarships and grants online here - scholarships.onlinewebshop.net

Lucille Said:

What is the best way to get money quickly for college besides scholarships, loans, and financial aid?

We Answered:

well you knocked out every form of financial assistance so your only option is to get a job

Guy Said:

Is it hard to get loans or scholarships for college?

We Answered:

Miranda

When you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (the "FAFSA"), you will automatically become eligible to borrow from the government-backed Stafford lending program. I say automatically, because I'm going to assume that you're a US citizen, or eligible non-citizen, that you intend to attend a school that is a participant in the federal student aid program, and that you don't have any previous federal student loans in default. If you're "in the clear" on those issues, then congratulations, you're going to qualify for a Stafford loan.

Because the government backs the Stafford loan program, you will be able to borrow without any questions about your income, your credit history, or your debts. You will never be asked for a cosigner. The interest on a Stafford loan is a low fixed rate of 6.8%, the repayment period is 10 years, and the repayment obligation does not begin until you have been out of school for 6 months. You will not find a better, cheaper, or easier to qualify for student loan anywhere.

Your maximum borrowing eligibility is tied to your school year - freshmen can borrow up to $5500, sophomores can borrow $6500, and juniors and seniors can borrow as much as $7500 a year. Those kinds of numbers sound exactly like the kind of additional financial assistance that you are going to need.

As the previous respondent mentioned, scholarships are highly competitive - if your grades are exceptional, if you're athletically talented, if you have some strong performance talent, or if you're deeply engaged in community service, you may be able to qualify for a scholarship - but you will be competing with hundreds of other talented students for the same scholarship.

If you are interested in scholarships, I would highly recommend that you discuss these with your school guidance counselor or college advisor. These people receive tons of information about smaller scholarship programs that may only be open to local students - a situation that would improve your odds dramatically.

I hope you found this information helpful. For more information, may I suggest the US Department of Education booklet that I've linked below. It's called "Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid", and it will answer all of these questions and a lot more.

Good luck!