FAFSA

Oscar have been raised in a golden cage, where DACA allows dreamers to go to school, and have a job after graduating. As a DACA student, and as a first-time college student, Oscar is learning that there is help there. He has been afraid of applying to FAFSA because he does not talk to his father to the current day; therefore, he can not finish the application due to a lack of…

Members of the armed forces sacrifice not only their time, but also their lives serving in extreme stressful situations and remote circumstances in the world. Although these individuals are considered to be one our bravest people in this nation, they are also not immune to the substance use issues that affect the rest of society. U.S. military members are considered to use illicit drug use the least as compared to their civilian counterparts, but the popularity of heavy alcohol and tobacco,…

Unless one has a college fund with at least $100,000 saved then one needs to fill out the FAFSA or apply for grants, loans, and scholarships. Most colleges for undergraduate school are between $3,000 to $21,000 a semester of school not including veterinary school which is graduate schooling. Veterinary graduate school ranges between $28,000 to…

College has always been something continuously stressed about ever since middle school. Growing up it has been made well known that you must attend college and get a college degree in order to become successful. Adults would always talk about the part of college which involved getting an education but would rarely talk about the cons of college and the things that came along with going away from home for college. I would have never imagined myself attending my number one college choice, and…

need to apply for scholarships, maintain an on-campus job, and family support. Applying for scholarships is one of the key elements to paying for my college expenses. Both of my parents are nurses; therefore I will not have much aid from the FAFSA form. This means that I must work harder than others for scholarships in order to be debt free when I graduate college with a master's degree in Occupational Therapy. A master's degree is six years of college which is approximately $120,000 in…

research the vast amount of financial aid offered here at Diablo Valley College. Not only do I know about general financial aid information, but I can provide the necessary assistance to students who either need information or be navigated through the FAFSA. As a DVC financial aid student representative, I will use my prior experience and current knowledge to help those that may need any guidance. 2) My…

As a recent high school graduate, I am preparing myself for the transition from high school to college. In order to master my education in college, I must be able to understand, comprehend, and have a sense of responsibility. As an incoming freshman at City Tech, as well as any other student in college, I have many responsibilities to attend to. Being responsible is a major key in making sure you're doing what you have to do to reach a goal. As a young adult I am responsible for myself because…

the future of college graduates in the workforce because it allows them to grow as a person and master the skills they will use in the future. A single glimpse at a college tuition can paralyze anyone with fear and uncertainty, but with the help of FAFSA and scholarships, a person can deplete the size of tuition by over half. Studies show that…

FAFSA gives out $150 billion in grants, loans and study work. Also a student would need to determine if they will be going to a private or a public college, because the price is much different. “If you want a ballpark number, the College Board estimates…

exams. It's a place where an individual can grow, take risks, learn from failures, and unlock opportunities. However, I will not have this opportunity with my current situation. Due to the fact that my mother’s gross adjusted income exceeds $70,000, FAFSA and colleges believe that I am able to pay for $21,000 of the tuition and the rest of the fees and expected costs without help. What they fail to realize is that my mother is simply living off of social security benefits and pension since she…