Q&A: How can an only child of a single mother who is an illegal alien get money for college?
May.02, 2011 in
Student Aid
Question by Remy D: How can an only child of a single mother who is an illegal alien get money for college?
I am a current student at ASU with no money. I am a Freshman and have not paid anything yet. My debt is minimal to few but every little amount helps and counts. I will not be able to enroll for the spring semester or transfer my credits until the debt is paid off. My mom is an illegal alien and it is very hard for me to get money because of this. What can I do to help me get through college. I need help and knowledge. =)
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Answer by Q
Get a job.
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May 2nd, 2011 at 10:03 am
Move to California. We give grants to anyone, regardless of immigration status. Just have a good GPA and no outstanding warrants please! ; -)
May 2nd, 2011 at 10:55 am
get a job and stop leeching of the system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 2nd, 2011 at 11:54 am
Go back to your country.
Your only after a handout.
May 2nd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
If you mom is illegal, tell her to go back to her own country
May 2nd, 2011 at 12:40 pm
How dare you. My parents were not only citizens, but my father was in the military for 20 years and my mother worked as a nurse and paid taxes until she was in her 70’s. And I couldn’t get one cent for college. I didn’t go and taught myself.
It’s good that you want to better yourself but don’t do it at my expense! Pay your own way.
May 2nd, 2011 at 1:20 pm
She must go back to her country of origin and apply for citizenship if she cares to return (as is consistent with the law). With proper documentation she could return and resume working (if she was to begin with). At that point she might be able to countersign a loan for you. Another option would be for you to attend college in the nation of her citizenship. Short of that, you could attend where you are part time and work.
May 2nd, 2011 at 1:51 pm
You would probably qualify for scholarships for international students, ask at your school about that. Also, check out the DREAM ACT and try to get in touch with people involved in that who might be able to offer your other ideas or ways to stay in school.