<p>I'll be a senior int he 2007-2008 school year.
I finished basically all the high school requirement/curriculum, but couldn't graduate early because the school doesn't allow this.
As a result I'll be taking classes at UW-Milwaukee.
The school will pay for 18 credits total.
I used 3 junior year I could've used more, but couldn't pay.
I want to take 18 first semester and 18 2nd semester. I only have one class in high school (AP english because they wouldn't let me take it last year).</p>
<p>I'm not in college yet, so couldn't apply for most financial aid.
My dad is a pastor making $36,000 (family of 5) a year and so can't support me.
If I don't get the money I won't be able to take courses and will be stuck with 1 class.
What should I do?</p>
<p>unfortunately, there isn't any financial aid available from federal or state sources for attending college prior to high school graduation.</p>
<p>Is there a community college you could attend for less money?</p>
<p>Could you ask the church your father works for to help with the tuition? Many churches set aside funds to help pay for the education of the children of their pastor.</p>
<p>Have you spoken with UW-Milwaukee regarding this issue? Most likely they will not be able to help, but it is worth a shot.</p>
<p>Otherwise -- the school will still pay for 15 credits, correct? Could you take those 15 hours and come up with some other route for additional classes? self-study a couple of AP classes or maybe do an independent study in an areas you are interested in? Could you get a job or volunteer position related to your career interests -- and get your high school to allow you to recieve credit for this or let you out of school?</p>
<p>A final option -- talk with a couple of teachers at the UW-Milwaukee (it would help if you already know the teacher, have some connection -- or it is with a department you are really interested in). Ask if you could unofficially audit a class or two -- doing all the work, attending class and acting like all other students -- but with no official credit on the transcript. My son did this for several classes because we couldn't pay. He just had the teacher write a one page letter with his grade and attached it to the syllabus -- maybe not the best solution, but it does show how important learning is and what you are willing to do to keep learning.</p>
<p>Some states have PSEO programs [post secondary education options] to offer financial and registration assistance for high school students whose high schools do not offer AP or other advanced courses. Check the website of your state department of education.
Here is what I found:</p>
<p>Wisconsin's youth options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a UW institution, a Wisconsin technical college, one of the state's participating private nonprofit institutions of higher education, or tribally-controlled colleges. Approved courses count toward high school graduation and college credit.</p>
<p>The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for motivated students considering a technical career, wishing to begin college early, or preparing themselves to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation.</p>
<p>Under youth options, a student does not pay for a college course if the school board determines the course qualifies for high school credit and is not comparable to a course already offered in the school district. If approved by the school board, the student can receive both high school and college credit upon successful completion of the course. A student who successfully completes their high school graduation requirements earns a high school diploma regardless of whether the requirements were met while attending a high school or college.</p>