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Thats a shame, counselors are supposed to be there for you during this. I don't have expertise on getting into college, but I do know how to pay for it.
Financial aid is the overall, general term for all the avenues in which you can receive money towards your college education.
First, you’ve got Scholarships. This is money awarded to you based on merit that will not have to be paid back. You can qualify for scholarships while you’re still in high school by putting in a little research. This may include talking to a guidance counselor, friends, family, or affiliated organizations. The web is also an incredible resource for finding scholarships that closely match your qualifications. Either way, apply early and don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. Remember, many scholarships go unused every year!
The next step in financial aid is Federal Grants. Grants differ from scholarships because they are awarded based on need, but are also similar in that grants do not have to be paid back. There are two types of federal grants: Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. In order to find out if you qualify for one of these grants, you must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form, or FAFSA. Once again, the earlier the better. We’re talking any time after the first of the year, as these grants are awarded on a first-come first-served basis. Right now, the Pell Grant awards up to $4,050 a year, and the FSEOG awards up to $4,000 a year.
After you have added scholarships and grants up against your college’s tuition, there may still be a need for more financial aid. The best loan options are always Federal Loans. After you fill out a FAFSA form, the government will assess your need and send you an awards letter of the loans that are available to you. The Stafford Loan and Perkins Loan come with a multitude of benefits and safeguards for students to create an easier and more affordable college experience. For more information on Student loans, please visit the source below. If you have any more questions, I'm on yahoo messenger at StudentAidLending.
I know that's a lot, but it's all really important. Good luck, I hope this helps!
Talk to the principal or vice-principal about the fact that the school counsellor is unavailable to you and that you'd like some assistance. Either they will figure out a way to help you out or they will make sure the school counsellor does the job s/he was hired for.
I'm sorry about your situation. Here are some sites that offer good advice about applying for college:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/appl...
http://www.xap.com/
http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/4...
Once you find a school you want to go to, the first thing you should try to do is apply for a grant or scholarship. These are free sources of money that you don't have to pay back. You can read about them here:
http://www.studentfinancedomain.com/fina...
Here are some sites that offer grants and scholarships:
http://www.fedmoney.org/
http://www.findtuition.com/scholarships/...
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss...
http://www.freegovmoney.net/
http://www.educationplanner.com/educatio...
http://www.studentawards.com/
http://www.college-scholarships.com/...
Your other option for paying for school is a student loan. The best type of student loan to get is a federal government loan. Here's what you need to do to get one:
1) Fill out the FAFSA. This will determine if you are eligible for financial aid. Go here:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
2) Once you are eligible for aid, choose a government-based student loan. The best loan to get is a Federal Perkins Loan. These have low interest rates and the government will help you pay it back as long as you stay enrolled in school. You also don't need a cosigner or good credit for it. For more info go here:
http://www.studentfinancedomain.com/stud...
3) The next best loan to get is a Subsidized Stafford Loan. This has many of the same benefits as a Perkins Loan. Learn more here:
http://www.studentfinancedomain.com/stud...
I wish you the best of luck!
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