Some seniors at St. James know that college is quickly approaching in their future. Depending on the individual and where he or she wants to go, the price tag on this differs drastically.
For those who are planning to attend HGTC in the fall and also have a 3.0, tuition is fully covered. Many students are just realizing the stark reality that what they did in high school actually does matter, and it can affect the amount of money they receive to attend college.
Fortunately, there is another way that students can get money for school without grades factoring in. The Free Application for Student Aid, or FAFSA, gives assistance to college students based on need. Federal Student Aid helps millions of students every year, and it offers more than $150 billion dollars to students for higher education.
There are a couple of categories the money can fall under. A student could receive a grant, for instance, which is financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Other kinds of aid are loans or a work-study program. Loans have to be repaid with interest, and a work study program allows a student to work in order to receive money to pay for school.
Financial aid money can come from the federal government, the state, the college attended or nonprofit organizations. There is a great deal of money out there if someone wants to go to college; it really depends on how thoroughly one is willing to search.
“Well I’ve been working with guidance councilors with filling out scholarships,” said senior Terrell Knox. “I’ve also been contacting the financial aid offices of the schools I’m hoping to attend.”
If someone needs assistance with financial aid, these are two great places to go. Guidance should help students find money and correctly fill out any required forms. Financial aid offices will also direct students to what they need to do in order to get money.
Another senior, Jordan Flowers said, “I’m applying for financial aid and scholarships.”
Other students at St. James should be keeping up with these two. They should check the deadlines because certain forms need to be submitted soon. Students may fill out the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ .
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