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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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 Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 05:26:51 AM
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| My oldest is in 10th grade and each day the mail brings her a new brochure from a college somewhere. THEY ARE SO EXPENSIVE!! Just yesterday I was wondering where I would get the $ for diapers and formula. I blink and now I wonder where I will get the $ for this.Any one else going thru this? |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 06:21:08 AM
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not quite the same here- i have completed one year of my degree and i am in to the govt for 12K in loans!i have 5 more years of school, am 58 years old and figure that i'll use my social security-if there IS any-to pay off my loans!!!!
seriously--i understand where you are at!!! is your daughter eligible for any scholarships?? i stress this!!!!!
and as for you, mom, reflecting can be great for the soul!!!!!!
here's a hug to get you started!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 07:59:35 AM
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Lea,
My daughter is a high school freshman. She was honored with a $1000.00 scholarship last year at 8th grade graduation. She seems to be constantly searching for scholarships to help with college. She reminds me of Rory Gillmore from the Gillmore Girls TV series. We just selected next year classes last night. I do understand- they grow up fast the $$$ get bigger and bigger!
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WoodstreamDreambyNicole
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Nicole
Marlton
NJ
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 2:22:14 PM
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Just a thought, if in senior year, your child is unsure of what path s/he'd like to take in college, I suggest going the Community College route. It's close to home, more affordable, and you get all of the general requirements out of the way (English/public speaking/basic sciences/math/history) and then in a semester or year when your young adult has had a taste of college, perhaps s/he will have a better idea of what career path is in the future. Sometimes that added year or two (associate's degree) at home helps with maturity and career goals - not to mention the pocket book!
If your child does know what s/he wants to be and is decided - then apply to colleges and also seek out every scholarship available in your area (speak to the HS guidance counselor, Google, and visit the library - librarians are very knowledgable). Also apply for grants - I had a Pell grant that helped with tuition for the first couple of years of college before my parents started earning above the cap.
HTH!
Nicole
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RosesAreRed
True Blue Farmgirl
62 Posts
Laurie
Lehigh Acres
Fl
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 7:24:30 PM
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Check with your school district. Some states allow their Junior and Seniors to be dual enrolled in college AND they will either pay for it, or the tuition will be discounted.
In the State of Florida, all students public schooled or home schooled are entitled to dual enrollment at the local state college or university and tuition is covered by the school system. Public schoolers have their books covered as well. Home schoolers must pay for their books. Dual enrolled students must pass the state college entrance exam or have a passing SAT or ACT score for the University.
I home school my boys. My oldest son passed the entrance exam at the state college the summer of his Junior year. He is 16 and in his second semester at Edison State. He carries a full load of classes on campus. He earns full credit for his AA and full credit for his high school diploma requirements. He will have his AA the same time he graduates high school. |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 7:56:59 PM
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Antioch College in Ohio, a new university, is offering free tuition for freshmen who enter in the next 3 years. All you have to pay for is room and board, which is $15k. While that seems like a lot, I have a friend whose daughter is attending our nearest state university and paying $40k for tuition and r&b. That's not counting her books, her travel expenses (she comes home every weekend to work), and just regular college expenses like shampoo and pizza.
I also agree with the dual credit and community college route. That's the path I'm sending mine on. There has also been lots and lots of discussion about a gap year (like Prince William and His Duchess took).
Just my random thoughts.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 9:39:02 PM
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My Sister is in law school, she barely pays anything. She went locally the first 4 years, and now she is in real law school. She took about to years each time to choose which college to go to, which ones offered the most scholarships she qualified for. Even paying her room and board her first 4 years! She however did work for the alumni making phone calls and what ever else they asked her to do, like working in the campus store and such. I think she said she only had to pay 5k a semester her first 4 years and that was with every thing! She paid herself, by having a part time on campus job, and having a summer job in the summer time, she used ALL her summer job money for her tuition.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 9:42:55 PM
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She also did that ribbon thing, I can't think of what it's called but it's kind of like band at the sports stuff, they come out and do stuff with big ribbons...flag something maybe? Any way that gave a pretty good amount of money towards some of her schooling, the really nice thing was the last year it was only her and one other girl who signed up to do it, so the coach cancelled the actual activity but still gave them the money for doing it. She did that though from high school all the way through prelaw.
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2012 : 06:32:53 AM
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| Thank you all so much for the great info. She wants to be a vet that specializes in equine care. As a little girl it wasnt barbies she wanted it was my little ponies. She knows it will be a long road to get there but it is her dream and we are encouraging it. |
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