Loans are not the only way to pay for your college education.
The cost of college tuition is steadily increasing year by year. With this increase in cost comes an increase in perplexity, as to how students can afford to pay for their college education. Many mistakenly believe that student loans are their best choice in funding their education. However, there are numerous other methods of funding one's college education without ever having to owe anyone once you have completed your college career.
Instructions
1. Do well while in high school. Maintain a high grade point average in order to earn an academic scholarship. Play sports throughout high school and earn an athletic scholarship to a college or university. Some of the most up-for-grabs athletic scholarships are for sports that are not as popular or well known as the major spectator sports. Take college courses while in high school so that you have earned free college credits. Take CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) tests to opt out of certain college prerequisite courses.
2. Be thrifty. Go to an inexpensive two-year college. Finish your remaining two years at an in-state university after transferring your college credits. Work to pay your tuition as-you-go, finding part-time jobs from the onset of your college career. Live at home if at all possible and limit excessive spending. Be meticulous in conserving your funds and refrain from accumulating any extra expenses.
3. Go to school part-time while working. Have your employer pay for tuition reimbursement or pay for your schooling up front. Use VA (Veteran Assistance) benefits if your employer happens to be the United States military. Join the military if you are willing to dedicate a few years of your time prior to college.
4. Apply for grants and assistantships. Research what grants are available. Decide if one of the grants offered is in a field of your preference. Apply for that grant. Find out if you are eligible for an assistantship at your university and apply for as many as you are able.
5. Fill out the fafsa (Free Application for Student Aid). Submit your application and select all of the schools that you wish to receive your financial information. Check your SAR (Student Aid Report) once you have been notified to do so. Review your SAR completely in order to find out what financial aid you may qualify for. Accept or deny the available financial aid that has been offered to you.
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