<p>“Right now, it looks like I’m going to have go to go Texas State University. It’s an alright school, but it doesn’t have that great of a reputation compared to other schools in Texas. However, with their Bobcat Promise and federal/state financial aid, I can go there for practically nothing.”</p>
<p>Have you applied there yet or not? If you haven’t done so, you need to do so right now. Then you will have one rock-solid guaranteed financial aid safety in your pocket. It might not be your “dream school” but it will make your education possible.</p>
<p>The simple truth is that nationwide, most students with a 0 EFC study at their local community colleges. They can have HYPSM level GPA, ECs, and ACT/SAT scores, but their huge financial need, and their family financial needs most often require that they live at home, work, and contribute to the support of their family while studying. You are truly fortunate to be in Texas where there are provisions for in-state students that can make a 4-year education affordable.</p>
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