Question by 사랑 &: How do I get money for college at my hometown?
I’ve filled out my FAFSA and I qualify for student aid. My father passed the way sevral years ago and my mothe works at a poultry plant. Through college, I plan on working part time, but I’m still going to be drowning in expenses and I want to stay away from loans.
I live in a small town and since I can ride my bicycle to most locations, I never felt the need for an automobile. In the big city, where I’ll be attending college, I plan on taking advantage of the public transportation. That might not take me to all the places, and to avoid getting ran over while riding a bicycle, I see the need for a larger, faster vehicle. What do you guys think about that idea; would you say it’s necessary? If so, which kind should I purchase? I will need a fuel efficient one, maybe a small car, motorcycle, moped, or scooter. It’s a possibility to resell them too, if I could find where to purchase them for a lower price.
I don’t want to become a stripper, I doubt others would want my bony butt on their face. I have considered the military, but I want to attend college first, and maybe I’ll look into it again in three or four years.
I’ve looked at scolarships and have only been awarded one–a very generous one from my school. I applied for sevral though. While hunting for scolarships at fastweb, I thought about my chances of winning one. The availability of the scolarchips were usualy between 1 and 6, sametimes it was “varies”. Students all over the nation are applying for thise. I want to share my time applying for the long shots, and some that have better odds. I don’t think anyone has asked the business owners in my hometown for financial aid to go to college. I want to ask them, but how do I go about doing it? How do I make them believe I’m using the money for school and not bicycle parts? What do I need to know? How will I get the money? Will they write a check to me or my school? I want to try.
I want to ask but I need a plan, ideas, and your input. Help me, and hopefully this will help other students on their hunt for the road to success.

Thank you in advance

Best answer:

Answer by fmxkrazyone
In many college towns in large cities, there isn’t a necessity for a vehicle because they know that college kids are mainly strapped for cash because of tuition, and books and living expenses. They often provide ample public transportation that would take you anywhere you would need to go within the college and the local city. Besides buses, and subways, if there are any, there are always cabs and friends to give you an occasional ride. With gas prices and everything if you do get a vehicle, I would try to get the most fuel efficient one for your money, believe me, I’m a college student as well and I know how hard it is to keep up with everything with limited cash. Anway, I hope you enjoy college and good luck with everything.

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