<p>I have been accepted into several different colleges but the problem is i didn't really get much from them, if anything at all. Oregon State gave me some grants adding up to about 7,000, but i am from out of state, so higher tuition. ASU gave me absolutely nothing, other than some loans, and i even live in Arizona. I don't know what UC Denver is going to give me because they haven't sent out their award letter to me yet, its suppose to come early May, and ASUs tuition deposit is due on May first. And then where ever I chose to go, most likely my parents aren't willing to do a parent plus loan. Then with scholarships i am not the best student, GPA around 3.00, with being in honors classes throughout high school, and never have really been involved in that many clubs or community service. I would just like to hear anyone's thoughts and anyone's opinion on what i should do. Thanks.</p>
<p>You need to attend a college where you can pay the bills. It sounds like none of your options are affordable. Arizona has a great network of community colleges. Any chance you could start there, commute from home to save money, and then go to a four year school for two years to finish?</p>
<p>What is your EFC or your COA? What about University of Arizona which seems to be about $5K cheaper then ASU? If your parents aren’t going to help and you can’t do it, you may need to go to Community College. Or you could take a gap year, get a job, and apply to schools where your stats are high for the school, so you qualify for merit aid.</p>
<p>Go to a local school part time. Get a job and live at home to minimize expenses.</p>
<p>State schools usually don’t provide much aid other than federal and state. </p>
<p>Have you looked into the Western Exchange?</p>
<p>Western Exchange isn’t going to work. IF he can’t afford his own state school, then paying 150% at another state’s school won’t be affordable. WE usually only works if you can afford to pay all costs.</p>
<p>I agree that starting in CC is a great, affordable option. CCs also offer more options for future careers, like paramedics, paralegals, imaging techs, respiratory therapists, mechanics and much more. Classes are smaller and often more hands on, which may also be appealing. Start checking in your community for the CCs nearest you and what programs they offer. Our D took three semesters at local CC before transferring to her dream U.</p>