OK, here’s my dilemna: I want to be a filmmaker/screenwriter, and I got accepted to two film schools but am unable to attend either one because of financial roadblocks. First, I live alone w/my mom who has jacked-up credit and is unable to get loans approved, therefore she can’t co-sign on any loans for me. Secondly, I don’t have any kind of credit whatsoever (I’m 18) and, I’ve been informed, no bank would ever trust someone under the age of 24 w/a ,000+ loan. I’ve tried scholarships, and I got a few minor ones (0-,000) but they don’t even begin to cover the cost. Does anyone know any way else I can finance my education? This is my lifelong dream on the line here…
Posts Tagged ‘scholarships’
Alternatives to financing college education?
Monday, August 2nd, 2010What are the best options for financing college for a kid with a single parent?
Sunday, July 18th, 2010I am a biracial male high school senior with a white single mother and we are classified as middle class. I want to go to Ball State Univ., if I do get accepted there I will get in-state tuition. I have worked a summer job at a theme park since I’ve been 14. I make good grades in the B range about 3.4 GPA and I am pretty active. However, I am having difficulty finding scholarships and I feel discouraged about paying for college. Is there anybody with a single parent who has been successful with college and can give me advice?
Ideas for raising money for college tuition and expenses?
Sunday, June 27th, 2010I am currently a senior in high school. With college looming over the next bend, the financial aspect has become a major dillema. Does anyone have any advice for ways to raise money for college? As far strectched or creative as they may be? I try to read all the college finance tips, and am constantly looking for scholarships, but college is alot. My school is until 5:30 and because i travel i dont get home till late so i cant take a job. Any good ideas out there?
Financing College!!! Help!!
Friday, June 25th, 2010I am entering my first year of college, and I find its a lot more challenging to pay for than I thought. I have been a straight a student since freshmen year. I also have been the photographer for the yearbook, winner of Women in the director’s chair competition, apart of the knowledge bowl competitions at my school and participated in college courses for about two years before i ever became a college student.
Yet despite this, I cannot find scholarships at all!! FASFA will not help because of my mother’s income, but my father’s medical bills are piling up and we can’t afford both! I also haven’t recieved any scholarships from fastweb.com even though i submitted hundreds of applications!!!
I have the brains, now I need the money!!! Even I can’t figure this one out!! Help!! 
Financing College Education?
Friday, June 4th, 2010Hi I’m a 2nd year college student, And I’m already in debt, about close to ,000. I don’t want it to get any higher. What I keep saying is that once I leave college, I own a nice new car, I ‘ll be in so much debt. I don’t want that. I need to get scholarships, I need to stop taking these loans.
I’ve got an account on Fastweb, and another scholarship site. The thing is I’ll print out all the info and everything, but I never fill them out. I always wait and then the deadline passes. Does anyone have any tips on how to break this self defeating cycle?
URGENT: Where can i downlaod for free; a grant application for college financing????
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010I am a college student and i am desperately looking for places to help me finance my college education. I have taken out the stafford loan and Plus loan and even a few scholarships but there is only so many scholarships that are awarded to me i have bought many grant oppourtunity CDs and DVDs but to no avial I keep hearing of a grant application that i can fill out that might be able to help me to pay for college but i have no idea where to look and even when i think i have found a website where it can be downloaded i am hesitant to rely on it because i am not sure if it is legitimate.
PLEASE if anyone knows anything at all about how to acqurie a government grant form or grant from a Cooperation PLEASE let me know ihave been trying on my own to no avail and i am very frustrated and i feel defeated. anything at all would be greatly Appreciated
how to go to college while financing a car?
Thursday, May 20th, 2010I’m 19 and currently working at a local machining company and would like to further my education outside of the machining background. I financed a 2004 chevy blazer and have 6 years to pay for it but have know way to pay for it if i leave my job. I know nothing about scholarships or grant or anything as such. Im hoping to be enlightened.
thanks
College financing options?
Friday, May 14th, 2010I’m a 21 year old who didn’t go to college right out of high school. I’m out on my own now, and ready to take the plunge into continuing my education. I need a little help with financing though. Most scholarships are designed for high school seniors, and I have found it difficult to come across one that is not. I’m a little wary of taking out loans or grants, as I’ve just repaired my credit and do not want to ruin it again. I have heard that Obama had passed some bills regarding financial aid, but I have yet to look into that.
Could anybody help me out? I’m sure I’m not alone in this.
Just a few links or words of wisdom would be great 
Thank you in advance!