Helping pay for college when I can't afford it

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<p>Hello everyone. I need an advice from people as I am in a bit of a financial fix here. I will just get right to it. I cannot afford college and I have no clue where to turn or what to do. It's not like my parents can help me because they cannot afford it in the first place so I am stuck on my own. They have enough house payments and bills to worry about as it is on their own. I don't live at home so I have rent and utilities and other important bills that I pay for and am struggling enough as it is to make my payments here on time. </p>

<p>I just recently graduated with an associates degree in graphic design so my years of community college were paid for with the help of financial aid and due to my money situation I qualified for them to pay my entire education so I didn't pay for anything except the small student fees and my college textbooks. Now that I want to continue my education and go for my BA degree I realize I just cannot afford college nor can I take out a loan. I am trying to avoid taking out loans if at all possible. But what are my options here? Any advice is greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>What state are you in?
what is your FAFSA EFC?</p>

<p>Can you move back home and commute to a state school?</p>

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<p>Have you paid a visit to the Transfer Advisor at your CC? That person should be able to help you sort out your options.</p>

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<p>^as said above (commuting to state school, talking with transfer advisor at your community college).
I’ll add: check out Berea College, see if they admit transfers. If admitted your tuition would be paid for thanks to generous donors and alumni, and you’d have the opportunity to work to cover room&board and books.
Do you qualify for Pell Grants? </p>