CAP, I have made a HUGE mistake, any advise?

Colleges & Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>I'm a first in my family to go to college. Back in April, I had to choose between Texas A&M and CAP at UT San Antonio. And I chose the CAP... I've made a huge mistake. While Texas A&M offered to me Regent Scholarship ($20,000), I don't know how stupid I was, I chose to stay in CAP. Texas A&M even offered me another scholarship, which is TEACH Grant (worth $16,000), they constantly send me letter to inform me what to do, their student service is just outstanding. Back in UTSA, I still facing trouble and trying to borrow loans ( a 8% interest....) for most of my tuition, room, etc fees... The only things that they gave me is the Pell Grant which can obtain at any university, The Texas Grant and top 10% scholarship they used to offer to me, now they said no more... and trying to avoid it everytime I ask about it. That's all I have to say.</p>

<p>Although, UT Austin ranked #1, but it is nothing better than Texas A&M, it all depend on your final GPA/scores really...</p>

<p>Please correct me if I'm wrong. I wanted to attend UT Austin, but when think of all the debts. i have to pay after graduate instead of having to pay nothing back at Texas A&M, I just want to kill myself :(.</p>

<p>Can you still apply for any general scholarship when you get transfer to UT Austin? or it just for students of first year college? Do UT Austin offer anything like Regent Scholar or anything like that at all?</p>

<p>Anyone can please give me any advises? because I keep killing myself every time i think of this.</p>

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<p>Why am I so unlucky. The year I graduate is the year they first put on 8% rule, and the year that they cut off Texas Grant. :(</p>

<p>anyone know if the Texas Grant still available? Like i said, I’m first one in my family to go to college, I’m a permanent resident and my family is poor. :(</p>

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<p>I don’t really know anything about A&M scholarships, but could you transfer there and see what they offer you?</p>

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<p>Call A&M and find out your options. Maybe they will still take you.</p>

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<p>I would call A&M and see if there’s anyway to change things around an attend there instead. It is a true blessing, to not pay for college. Even thought I luv UT and was my first choice, A&M is not bad. Do what is best for your future;) Maybe there’s still time to get in…Let us know what happens:)</p>

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<p>I was wrong… I’m doing great and ready to transfer to UT Austin! Even though I had about $10,000 in debts right now, It still feel good transferring to UT Austin next year. only 4 more weeks to go!
They did finally offer me Texas Grant but only about $3,000.
but anyway, a son of my mom’s friend just finished his doctoral degree after 11 years and some how he currently has about $500,000 in debts lol. It’s unbelievable but it’s true.</p>