Financial Aid
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Paying for Child's College Tuition?
Asked by M.H. from Raleigh
on November 21, 2010
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Another question on here (about size of family) got me thinking about what the "norm" is for college and children paying these days? I know that every family handles i...
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- My parents paid for both my college education and my brother's 100% and it did not cause us to take it any less seriously. Maybe it's more about the values you instil...
- We're in kind of an odd boat, because we homeschool. In our state it's FREE for highschool students to take as many college courses as they wish (in our state it's cal...
- People have a lot of different views on this topic. You have to do what you feel is right for your family. My husband and I feel it is our parental obligation to g...
Need Advice on Preparing for College
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on April 24, 2007
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Hi Moms and Teachers. I need some advice on preparing for College for my Nephew. He is finishing 9th grade. He takes all AP classes and make all A's. What should he b...
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- Many scholarships focus solely on community service or membership in a specific organization. You may want to register at http://fastweb.com/ to see the range of schol...
- I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet...so that is why I have to comment. I've heard this from a number of different families/relatives that are going through ...
- Become close friends with the counselors at his school.. they'll be able to help a lot! Be sure he starts applying for scholarships at the beginning of his senior yea...
Getting Ready for College. When to Start?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on June 14, 2012
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I'd like to ask parents of kids who are already in college when do you recommend to start the whole college research? When do you start looking at the colleges, progra...
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- Most high schools have programs for kids and parents to go over the basics. I think now is too early. If the guidance department is any good, they will be coordinati...
- You really should wait until end of sophomore/beginning junior year. There is no point in researching a bunch of schools until you know what your son's grades look li...
- First of all congratulations! Very exciting time! First of all, you no longer have to declare your major until the end of the Sophomore year.. Our daughter did not ...
Have You Started a College Fund for Your Children?
Asked by L.A. from Austin
on September 1, 2012
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Have you all started a college fund for your child/children?
Here in Texas it is time to enroll in the Prepaid collee Tuition fund. The cut off date is Feb,. 1st.
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- We are currently spending it as my daughter enters her second year of college. Much like TF Plano/Allen, we feel it is our responsibility to educate our daughter (our...
- We are getting ready to invest $5k in an Exchange Traded Fund that follows the Dow. Using the average percentage return of over a 20 year investment, our $5k becomes ...
- ABSOLUTELY! I enrolled both of my children in the FL Prepaid College Plan as soon as they were born. I strongly feel that this was a priority. When they get ready to...
College Tuition: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on August 7, 2011
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I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are.
* Provided college is the right choice for your child, th...
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- Here's the deal my parents made with my brothers and me. They paid our tuition, but we only had four years. Anything beyond four years had to come out of our pocket. I...
- I think if parents are able to help their children with college or after-school training tuition, then that's awesome, but there's nothing wrong with a kid having to c...
- If any of our children want a college degree, we believe it should be done as cheaply, quickly and as close to home as possible. The first two years are high school re...
Son and College Plans Are Scaring Me!
Asked by L.J. from Birmingham
on July 22, 2008
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Our son is a 17 yr. old rising high school senior and is so very talented and smart (all honors and AP classes). Tonight he dropped a bomb shell on me just at the tim...
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- How about just take 1 or even 2 classes. Keep the load very, very light and he can still have time to work and play? B.
- I took and break and guess what...I never went. I am not complaining because I have a great job that pays well but I hate that I don't have a degree. I can't quit my ...
- Sometimes young people do need a break. In Louisiana, if you choose, the kids start school at 4, pre-k, and continue through 12th grade. That is 14 years of school. ...
Financial Priorities: Real Estate Vs. College Education
Asked by J.T. from Austin
on December 17, 2011
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Okay, ladies...I realize I'm getting a gender-biased response when I ask this BUT for now, I have no where else to ask for a non-biased opinion.
My husband (and his ...
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- Is the land developed or just the land itself?? If there is no development, it may not be worth it like you said. Also, if it is in your son's/your name, it could harm...
- Have you heard of the Texas Tomorrow fund? Can be a way for a win/win for all of you
- So essentially your Mother-in-law is trying manipulating her son into paying off her problem with your son's college money. Uuuummmmm, NO! If you pay all those taxes...
College Scholarship Search Services -- Worth The $$?
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on January 20, 2009
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The great news is my middle daughter was accepted into a great college nursing program. This has been her lifelong dream, and we are so excited that she has been able...
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- http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/signup.jsp?sourceid=3026737 S., I used to work at Embark during the dot-com phase. I am not sure what there database is like n...
- I worked in the Financial Aid of my school for 1.5 years and one thing we tell students is to NEVER pay for a scholarship service. Grants, work study, and a part time...
- hi S., my name is J.. i came a across this article from the newspaper, because i myself is starting to do due diligence for my son who will be in college in 2011. th...
19-Year-old Wants Transfer to Girlfriend's College
Asked by B.C. from New York
on January 26, 2010
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My 19-year-old son is an honors student at a top public university in the eastern part of the U.S. His girlfriend from high school goes to a private college in the Mi...
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- College can be pretty lonely for even well adjusted, social kids and it sounds like he might be pretty unhappy with college. If you block his way, I think the chance o...
- First, I have to say that I do NOT yet have kids that age! But I remember being one, and it wasn't all that long ago that my brother was in a similar situation. I woul...
- I agree with Sara. You really need to sit down and have a calm family discussion. Now is not the time to play the stern parent. You also have to check things out about...
Picking an Online College
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on August 14, 2012
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I am really wanting to go back to school and my only option at this time is online. How should I go about looking for a "good" one? How do I know that they are reputab...
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- I picked one that someone I knew and trusted was using. Just finished my Masters!!! from Grand Canyon U.
- This probably really depends on what you plan to major in. Think hard about what you plan to do, and if possible, talk to some people in the career of your choice to ...
- Go to your local community college and sign up for online classes through them. Costs are fairly low and there may be financial aid available, depending on your situa...
