<p>Hey guys! Hope everyone's college applications and scholarships are all being settled and it's all becoming clear. For me though, The University of Alabama cost roughly 20k a year. I recieved the Presidential scholarship for 8,800$ a year and FAFSA <em>CAN</em> award me up to 5,500$ per year (qualified for the biggest Pell grant) The only problem is, I still lack 7,000$ a year to cover Alabama's COA and they offered me no other scholarships. My question to you guys is, What else can I do? Community scholarships and all aside, how can I make it? My family needs to pay as little as possible. Thanks for any replies! Take it easy</p>
<p>well, there’s always, and dare i say it, loans. I’m sure they offered you a lot in loans, but the question is, do you want to take the loans. </p>
<p>At this point, it’s either loans, or outside scholarships. You can ask the college to review your FA package, and perhaps consider giving you a little more, but that’s pretty rare. Did you get any institution aid like grants? They should give you at least 1 or 2,000.</p>
<p>Also, there is Work study, where you can possibly pay about 2k if you work for the school. Maybe you can work in the summer? That can help as well.</p>
<p>Alex,</p>
<p>PM me…</p>
<p>I can probably help you get more from Alabama.</p>
<p>You’re a URM, right?</p>
<p>What was your full FA pkg?</p>
<p>Full tuition scholarship
5500 Pell
5500 loans?
any Perkins??
any SEOG grants?
any work study?</p>
<p>You have high stats, you’re instate, and you’re low income. </p>
<p>Did you apply to the Honors College? If not, do so ASAP</p>
<p>I sent you an email as well.
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