Well the weekend has come and gone, and I still have no students seeking advice. Please email me your questions, Im begging you! Its partly my fault because Im still slacking on advertising this blog. Theres a lesson for all the students out there. Dont slack. I slacked a lot of my way through college. It works for the time being, but later on it will come back to haunt you. Try to instill solid work methods now while you still have a chance, or else when youre twenty-something and working a full-time job, you will only think about ways to get you work done without actually working.
On to todays topic: Paying for College. Getting the funds for college and living expenses is one of the biggest challenges you will face, perhaps even tougher than getting into college. If you slacked your way through high school and ended up with poor grades, your chances of a scholarship are not as high. But hopefully you listened to your teachers and parents and did well in school.
In Florida we have what is called a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Based on your grades, SAT/ACT scores, and community service, every graduating senior attending college can receive a 75% tuition...