<p>Two other points that are important for anyone who cannot afford a high priced college:</p>
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<li><p>check for your eligibility for college grants from your state. In many states, larger grants are available if you attend an in-state college than an out of state college. In some cases, a state will not offer any grants if you go to a different state.</p></li>
<li><p>Look into less selective public and private colleges that may offer automatic merit scholarships for students with high scores. Many colleges now make this information available on their “tuition calculator” or other part of their website labeled merit scholarships or honors programs. Many less selective private colleges will offer an automatic $10,000 or more merit scholarship to any student with a ACT or SAT score over a certain number, or a class rank over a certain amount.</p></li>
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