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Old May 31, 2011, 06:19 PM
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So you're already in college and wanting to transfer? Are you a MI native? I think it's great that, despite not having the support, you are still determined to do this for yourself. That, in and of itself, deserves you some respect!

Have you spoken with the head/chair of the dept you would like to transfer into? I gathered 65k in school loans but it was out of state. My senior year I finally got enough in scholarships to not have to take out loans.

Basically I spent hours and hours applying to every scholarship - even those that didn't directly apply to me. If certain monies don't get enough applicants, they will give that money to someone who doesn't meet all the requirements so don't throw something out just because it has 1 point that makes you not competitive.

Also, I applied for an undergraduate assistantship. Basically it was 20 hrs a week working in a lab. It was $800 a month which isn't much but it was extra which was nice. Talk with the financial aid office and also talk with the dept head or chair about possible funding opportunities. And - as always - APPLY FOR FAFSA! That money is there for you to use! If you are a first generation college student and your dad doesn't make much you should have an EFC of 0 (estimated family contribution). That will give you Pell Grants (which Obama just increased) and possibly some state-wide scholarships.

There are so many untapped markets that students don't look into. PM me if you have any questions. Been through it ALL! lol