Free College

[PGS28]

I was just in a GREAT thread about procrastination and came across a fellow member who understandably and unfortunately had to put off her college plans due to using the money she had saved up to care for an ill child- don't moms rock?!. I took a few moments to look up free colleges and wanted to share this info with you all.  I wish I'd come across this info while I was in high school, but it's very fortunate that I'm now aware that there is such a thing as free college now because I have a daughter entering high school in a few months. Technology is wonderful!

http://kaarme.com/colleges_free

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124214844075811349.html

http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2007-11-14/pssst-wanna-go-to-college-for-free-businessweek-business-news-stock-market-and-financial-advice

There's also Job Corps (which some employers look specifically for graduates of).

Hope this helps someone!

[mawhite63]

Every little bit helps, especially for new high school graduates or those going back to college, now that the interest rate on loans has gone up.

I feel so horrible for anyone starting college right now, with how expensive it is.

[msmoneybags48]

Thanks for the heads-up.  It will be very helpful to someone.

[lkeys81]

I will check that out..Thanks.

[PGS28]

You're right; college is ridiculously expensive, especially considering there's no guaranteed ROI.  But I'm a big believer in not only formal but also self education so resources like these help a lot.

Every little bit helps, especially for new high school graduates or those going back to college, now that the interest rate on loans has gone up.

I feel so horrible for anyone starting college right now, with how expensive it is.

[PGS28]

msmoneybags48 

lkeys81 no prob and good luck!

I will check that out..Thanks.

[lharris17]

The closest college to me offered a select few of their students a free ride. Unfortunately, it was just a onetime thing. Dang it! This was definitely good info though.

[mstevenson2]

all are good idea if theres a steven haneger they offer free grant

[PGS28]

lharris17 Aw man!

Thanks mstevenson2 I'll check that out for myself and my daughter.  My daughter is only going into her freshman year in HS but I wanna be prepared and I'm going back to pursue my PhD in a few months so I need ALL the help I can possibly get.

all are good idea if theres a steven haneger they offer free grant

[ljrjess69]

never heard of free collage,,,,,

[PGS28]

 

never heard of free collage,,,,,

[loulizlee]

Sorry to say - have you ever been to college?  A collage is, for instance, a group of pictures put together in one big frame or on a large piece of cardboard.