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is everybody eligible for financial aid?
I'm in my senior year. some of my career instrests are medical assisting. what schools around the San Jose area are not that expensive and don't require you to live there
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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Hi Kaela,
There are many types of financial aid available, depending on your or your parents' income.
College costs can vary at each school. They calculate the total cost by adding up expenses like tuition, fees, room and board, transportation, books, and other living costs.
Luckily, there are many ways to help pay for college. Financial aid can come from grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
Scholarships are awarded for academic or other achievements and help cover education costs. The best part is, they usually don't need to be repaid.
Grants are gift aid based on financial need and don't have to be paid back unless you withdraw from school and owe a refund. The Pell Grant is a well-known federal grant.
Work-study programs let you work on campus or with approved employers to earn money for college expenses. Jobs like residential advisor, campus security, office assistant, or tutor can help cover costs. Check with your college's career center for more details.
Loans are borrowed money that you repay over time, often with interest. Be cautious with loans to avoid debt.
It's a good idea to check with the college foundation for available campus scholarships. This could be a great option for you.
I hope this helps. Best wishes on achieving your academic goals!
There are many types of financial aid available, depending on your or your parents' income.
College costs can vary at each school. They calculate the total cost by adding up expenses like tuition, fees, room and board, transportation, books, and other living costs.
Luckily, there are many ways to help pay for college. Financial aid can come from grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
Scholarships are awarded for academic or other achievements and help cover education costs. The best part is, they usually don't need to be repaid.
Grants are gift aid based on financial need and don't have to be paid back unless you withdraw from school and owe a refund. The Pell Grant is a well-known federal grant.
Work-study programs let you work on campus or with approved employers to earn money for college expenses. Jobs like residential advisor, campus security, office assistant, or tutor can help cover costs. Check with your college's career center for more details.
Loans are borrowed money that you repay over time, often with interest. Be cautious with loans to avoid debt.
It's a good idea to check with the college foundation for available campus scholarships. This could be a great option for you.
I hope this helps. Best wishes on achieving your academic goals!
Karin P.
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Hi Kaela,
There are many different ways to get money for your education. What you are eligible for depends on your family's financial situation, the school you go to, your major, where you live, personal characteristics etc. So, it's great that you are collecting information early.
There is federal financial aid, state financial aid and financial aid from the institution you attend. There is need-based financial aid and merit-based financial aid. There are scholarships from many different organizations that you may or may not qualify for too.
The first thing would be to fill out your FAFSA. It's used to determine your federal and state financial aid (based on your family's income and assets), but colleges also use the information to determine if you are eligible for institutional aid.
The next thing would be to check out programs in your state and especially healthcare related programs.
Here are some links for you:
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/scholarships
https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grant
https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/scholarships/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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There are many different ways to get money for your education. What you are eligible for depends on your family's financial situation, the school you go to, your major, where you live, personal characteristics etc. So, it's great that you are collecting information early.
There is federal financial aid, state financial aid and financial aid from the institution you attend. There is need-based financial aid and merit-based financial aid. There are scholarships from many different organizations that you may or may not qualify for too.
The first thing would be to fill out your FAFSA. It's used to determine your federal and state financial aid (based on your family's income and assets), but colleges also use the information to determine if you are eligible for institutional aid.
The next thing would be to check out programs in your state and especially healthcare related programs.
Here are some links for you:
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/scholarships
https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grant
https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/scholarships/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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Jezlea’s Answer
Almost everyone is eligible for some form of financial aid. The FAFSA is open to any US citizen or eligible non-citizen regardless of income level and many people are surprised by how much assistance they qualify for. Filing early is essential since some aid is distributed on a first come first served basis and your senior year is exactly the right time to submit it.
For medical assisting programs in the San Jose area that are affordable and do not require you to live on campus, community colleges are your strongest option. Evergreen Valley College, San Jose City College, and Mission College all offer medical assisting or health sciences programs at community college tuition rates which are significantly lower than four-year universities and have no housing requirement whatsoever. De Anza College in nearby Cupertino is another highly regarded option with strong health program offerings. These schools are all commuter friendly and designed for students who live locally.
For medical assisting programs in the San Jose area that are affordable and do not require you to live on campus, community colleges are your strongest option. Evergreen Valley College, San Jose City College, and Mission College all offer medical assisting or health sciences programs at community college tuition rates which are significantly lower than four-year universities and have no housing requirement whatsoever. De Anza College in nearby Cupertino is another highly regarded option with strong health program offerings. These schools are all commuter friendly and designed for students who live locally.
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Yisel’s Answer
That's a wonderful question, Kaela! Financial aid can differ based on your income and the program you're interested in. But don't worry, there are many options available. Scholarships are a great choice because you don't have to pay them back. Some scholarships are specifically for certain cultural or community groups and student organizations. I suggest making an appointment with your high school or academic advisor. Also, take some time to list schools that interest you in your chosen field. This way, you can receive information from them and see which schools in the San Jose area offer what you're looking for. Bring this list to your advisor to help guide your discussion. I hope this information helped.