Cassandra Said:

Moving to a differet country... Can I come back for college?

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I knew some folks at college who spent a couple of high school years abroad. If anything, it should improve your chances of getting into college in the US because you'll have experience of another culture.

I am sorry that I don't know about scholarships.

Ellen Said:

College scholarships/loans?

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Francis Said:

How does a mom going back to school get financial help?

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Her first step would be to fill out a FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov. It is the FREE application for federal student aid, so it doesn't cost anything to fill out. She will need to know the names of a/some schools she is interested in attending to fill it out, but she doesn't need to be accepted to any of them. If she fills it out the FAFSA on the website, it would be made available to the schools, and they will let her know what she would be eligible to receive at their school.

Oscar Said:

College Scholarships...Help!?

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In the spectrum of educational funding, scholarships and grants are the "free money." These awards do not need to be repaid. In general, scholarships are given based on merit and grants are given based on financial need. They may be awarded based on need, or excellence in academics or other areas, or on a combination of both. The aid may be given by the federal or state government.

Many scholarships awarded to University students have separate processes, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application forms. The resource links provided here will introduce you to a wide spectrum of possibilities available from the University and numerous other philanthropic agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Now the question is that how college funding works, the types of scholarships available, how to find them and how to apply for them. That’s pretty standard issue for a website about scholarships, although we think if you’ll pardon us saying so, that we’ve done an excellent and job of being comprehensive and readable. Here’s what’s different.

Scholarships are the ideal form of student aid, as they're basically gifts that never have to be repaid. On the other hand, student loans must be repaid, but they're made at very low interest rates, and you're usually you're not required to begin repayment until six months after you graduate. Some student loans require you to prove financial need, but some of them don't. Many students turn to student loans as a method to pay for college. Basically, if you cannot get access to the free money you have to borrow it in the form of a student loan.

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Cheryl Said:

how/where to get scholarships for college before you're even in high school?

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

Martin Said:

Going back to college, and having a hard life...?

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It's no big deal. You have the money and the time then go to school! You'll make new friends and 25 is not old to be a graduate.

My mother died of cancer when I was 11 and my father died when I was 21. No one gave me anything but a hard time. I made it through college just fine.

Louise Said:

How can I convince my mom it's a good idea to go back to college?

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It's easy to understand your mother's concern about feeling out of place in a college classroom because of her age, but she shouldn't. The make-up of college students is changing, and many adults are going back to school to finish degrees, take courses related to their current jobs, etc. While in college, I had several returning students in my classes, and no one thought they were "weird". When it comes down to it, someone is in a classroom because they want to learn--everything else is immaterial. I know several people in my family who have gone back to college to earn their associates degree after their kids got a little older, and it helped them get better jobs.

Paying for college can be challenging and intimidating, but talking to the financial aid office at the school is a big first step. They can point her in the direction of ways to help pay for it.

There's always lots of reasons not to do something. Good luck.