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Need to know a bit more to provide useful advice

Author: Shadow_of_the_Dome (4688 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 8:09 am on Oct 2, 2025
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What does he plan to major in? (There are many degree specific scholarships.)

What schools was he accepted to?

What state does he live in?

What does your FAFSA score indicate your family contribution should be?

What was his high school rank/GPA?

Are there any other family members also currently in college?

Where do you work? Are there any employer or union based scholarships?

Do you have a 401k that you can take a penalty free early withdrawal?

Some schools (e.g. Purdue) have “income share agreements” (ISA) instead of loans. 1450 SATs would put him just a little above the mean score for acceptance at Purdue, so he might have a shot at getting accepted there.


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Replies to: "Need to know a bit more to provide useful advice"

  • Need college financial aid advice for my son if any are familiar with this - MarkHarman - 12:20am 10/2/25 (18) [View All]
    • This is a very helpful book [LINK] - Chris94 - 9:08am 10/2/25
      • Thank you! [NT] - MarkHarman - 8:20pm 10/2/25
      • You’re far too kind. [NT] - jimbasil - 3:16pm 10/2/25
    • Need to know a bit more to provide useful advice - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 8:09am 10/2/25
      • Re: Need to know a bit more to provide useful advice - MarkHarman - 8:22pm 10/2/25
        • A few ideas - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 12:13am 10/3/25
          • These are great ideas - MarkHarman - 12:59am 10/3/25
    • In some states you can do comm college for two years and then finish at state uni. [NT] - Iggle - 7:51am 10/2/25
      • This is a very cost effective option. CC can even be free in some states depending on HS grades. - NedoftheHill - 9:00am 10/2/25
        • There are no community colleges here in South Carolina [NT] - MarkHarman - 8:24pm 10/2/25
          • Mark, you’ve got quite a sense of humor…. [NT] - Sjnd5359 - 12:45pm 10/3/25
          • Some described as "Technical Colleges" there but many offer broad courses. My daughter goes to USC - TakethetrainKnute - 9:52am 10/3/25
          • Here is one in Aiken that includes a path to a 4 year degree [LINK] - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 12:23am 10/3/25
          • Re: There are no community colleges here in South Carolina - Sjnd5359 - 10:25pm 10/2/25
    • See if there’s anything called bright futures in your state [NT] - Quest4twelve - 7:24am 10/2/25
      • Don’t waste your time, Mark is playing games… [NT] - Sjnd5359 - 12:48pm 10/3/25
    • Very respectable score, but merit scholarships aren’t easy to get - LanceManion - 4:41am 10/2/25
      • * [NT] - Quest4twelve - 7:23am 10/2/25
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