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t
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Seward, Nebraska
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How can I pay for college, if I don't get any scholarships?
I have a 2.6 GPA I am not that smart, I expect to get 0 scholarships, how should I pay for college?
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Astrid Gonzalez, MBA
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Pearland, Texas
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Astrid’s Answer
People go to Gofundme and other crowd funding sites to help with college.
Look into websites that hold writing contests. There used to be a site that would release a contest monthly and award scholarship money to the winner.
There's all sorts of obscure scholarships out there, scholarship 360 is an example of one of the sites that lists some of these opportunities.
Apply to FAFSA during the application period. FAFSA is based around financial need more than grades, their packages can consist of grants, work study and loans.
Wishing you the best.
Look into websites that hold writing contests. There used to be a site that would release a contest monthly and award scholarship money to the winner.
There's all sorts of obscure scholarships out there, scholarship 360 is an example of one of the sites that lists some of these opportunities.
Apply to FAFSA during the application period. FAFSA is based around financial need more than grades, their packages can consist of grants, work study and loans.
Wishing you the best.
Duncan Gerungan
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Dallas, Texas
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Hi t! I think you're already way ahead of the game, and are pretty smart to look here in CareerVillage for advice.
I'd keep up the search for scholarships, look in local communities and orgs as many of them don't even have enough applicants so don't count yourself out just yet!
Additionally, myself and plenty of classmates have worked part-time jobs in conjunction with their studies. This along with student loans allow students to work at paying for college, and also have some pocket money to socialize while you're in college.
Don't be shy about student loans too; they are highly incentivized by the government as they invest in young students. Also, they have generous interest rates and have had histories of leniency in terms of payback terms, and accommodating for circumstances such as COVID-19.
Good luck t, you got this!
I'd keep up the search for scholarships, look in local communities and orgs as many of them don't even have enough applicants so don't count yourself out just yet!
Additionally, myself and plenty of classmates have worked part-time jobs in conjunction with their studies. This along with student loans allow students to work at paying for college, and also have some pocket money to socialize while you're in college.
Don't be shy about student loans too; they are highly incentivized by the government as they invest in young students. Also, they have generous interest rates and have had histories of leniency in terms of payback terms, and accommodating for circumstances such as COVID-19.
Good luck t, you got this!