<p>Thank you so much for all your help! I am breathing a sigh of relief on that home equity thing. The area we live in , a $200,000 property with a $50,000 a year job is like Being Rich. People are lucky to find a job that pays $8.00 an hour in my VERY depressed area. I live in a place that had all the steel mills & factories shut down, almost all small businesses are closing, it is very sad and hopeless it seems. My children will have absolutely NO hope if they do not attend a college. When their is interviews in our area for a $18.00 an hour job, people camp out -it is such a big deal, they sleep in the lobby of the hotels that have the interviews. College didn't do much for my Husband , but he only went for a certificate in Computers, not a Big College for years. We are VERY fortunate he got a Railroad job.<br>
Another question ..... about scholarships, my oldest son is lousy at writing, I mean, I am just being realistic when I say this.. there is no way he will EVER get a scholorshp if it involves writing an essay. He is Fanatastic in math (wants to be an accountant) , and he is very involved in Track & starting Cross Country running. My question is... Do you have to be the TOP in your grade to get a scholorship for Athletic Track, or in the Top 3 or so--- What determines getting something for Track? I just have no clue. What kind of scholorships can you get for Math, what is out their that does not involve writing essays --I guess , is what I am asking?</p>