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from Phoenixkidd Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 12:31 (Agree/Disagree?) Make sure you count as an a resident and don't end up paying out of state tuition. If you do I suggest you wait a year and then go to School, it cost me 5 Grand that first year I went to college because of out of state tuition fees. (reply to this comment)

from exister Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 10:09 (Agree/Disagree?) Did you start by filling out a FAFSA? Apparently there are also private sources of loan funding in addition to government programs. This is evidenced by the recent scandal involving student aid officers who steered students toward loan companies in which they owned stock. This would create the impression that there are plenty of organizations out there willing to lend you money. If it's grants you are looking for, tough luck. Without any solid evidence of a high school education merit based money will be hard to come by. It wasn't until my senior year in college that I had enough of an academic track record to get scholarships. Thanks, mom and dad! (reply to this comment)

From BCB2005 Thursday, May 10, 2007, 12:53 (Agree/Disagree?) I'm filling out a FAFSA now but, it's difficult not knowing much information about my parents who are still in TF. I assume they have no assets, didn't finish school but not certain. Also, that's the only program I'm aware of now. It's frusterating to not only have to deal with learning basic scholastics now, learn the college system (since I'm not familiar with it), or have any family support or guidance. But, I'll figure it out. Thanks for your posting and let me know if anything else comes to mind.(reply to this comment)

From try... Thursday, May 10, 2007, 16:03 (Agree/Disagree?) Try the financial aid people at your school. I was in the same quandary as you, but I just told them straight up why I was unable to get any answers, signatures, etc. from my parents. It took some extra paperwork but I was able to apply and get the loans. They do get this from time to time, and while it's a headache, they should be able to tell you how you deal with applying despite the gaps. (reply to this comment)

From BCB2005 Thursday, May 10, 2007, 16:16 (Agree/Disagree?) Thanks! I will (reply to this comment)

from mia1 Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 06:00 (Agree/Disagree?) hi, are u related to Santiago and Maggie?? (reply to this comment)

From BCB2005 Thursday, May 10, 2007, 12:54 (Agree/Disagree?) I'm their daughter. Did you know them?(reply to this comment)