College Florida: 2009

Monday, December 21, 2009

Can I still get Financial Aid for college in Florida, if I dropped out 3 years ago

Can I still get Financial Aid for college in Florida, if I dropped out 3 years ago?
I had financial aid in Florida 3 years ago, and dropped out my first semster of college. I reapplied for it the second semester, and screwed around and dropped out again. (Yeah I know.... I was 18 though.) Being as how I have an entirely different work ethic now, I want to go back. Will I be able to get financial aid again?
Financial Aid - 0 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Check with the financial aid department of the school you went to. Did you pay the original loans? If so, you may have a chance. If you owe money, I wouldn't count of federal loans. Also, you may be required to go back and pay for your first year. Most financial aid programs require a certain level of credits after each year. 12 credits per semester is the norm. My husband dropped a class last semester. Because of that he has to pass 15 credit hours this semester to make up the difference.

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Does my florida prepaid college tuition transfer to north carolina

Does my florida prepaid college tuition transfer to north carolina?
In florida my parents set up a prepaid college program. My question is does it transfer and if so what is the transfer rate.
Financial Aid - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
find the website to the organization they have the prepaid tuition and read their terms.

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Monday, December 7, 2009

Is the cost of living in Florida too high for me to live in an apartment there, work, and go to college

Is the cost of living in Florida too high for me to live in an apartment there, work, and go to college?
I wanted to move to Florida for college, get a job, and live in an apartment. I'm going to college for 8 years and will be either buying or renting a house in Florida afterwards. I'm going to become a Nurse Practitioner, they make between $79,000 and $90,000 a year in Florida. Will I be able to afford this, or is the cost of living truly too high-like I've heard?
Renting & Real Estate - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
35 miles south of chicago average rent is 900 for a apartment 1400 for a house use that as a scale
Answer 2 :
where are you going to live/work/go to school...there are 3 distinct parts to FL ( like CA)...north west (panhandle), central (Tallahassee) to Orlando, southern (Orlando to the Keys)..the farther south you go, the more expensive it is...and since we're psychic and know how much you need to live, well I'd tell you to look up some stuff on www.myflorida.com
Answer 3 :
I doubt it. Im in Tampa and I think its lower here than in most other big cities, but higher than small towns. With the real estate collapse, rents prices are low. I own a nice townhouse im renting out for $995 a month. It has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, granite countertops and 1345 sq feet. I think its pretty cheap here.
Answer 4 :
I would look up the place and search the newspapers online. I would like to know also, as I am sick of the cold. When I was down there yrs. ago, I saw condos advertising for good prices (like 35k for 1 block from the beach). I bet the prices may be at that level again, but who knows. Supposedly, Florida has had big problems in foreclosures, but don't rely on the media. If people are buying property, they want to rent to people too. Good luck on the school thing. That is a great thing to get into. As far as affordable, count school cost plus apartment and that could be too much, but if you can get a good paying job outside of school, it could work.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Can college students under legal guardianship get free college at a Florida public college

Can college students under legal guardianship get free college at a Florida public college?
I am off to college in the fall and am currently under legal guardianship. I live in Florida. My guardians told me that there is a program in Florida that pays for students under legal guardianship to go to college if it is a state public school. Is this true? I could not find anything about it when researching.
Financial Aid - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
No, you have to pay. Although, getting a scholarship might help in paying for your college.
Answer 2 :
well when i tried to get in to pjc they went on my parents income if i was under 2o sumthing even tho i didnt live with them so really it depends on your parents income if you gonna get a grant fill out a grant form and see and if you dont know where to do it just goto your local community college and ask them what step to get enrolled

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

I live in michigan and want to go to college in florida, what colleges don't cost that much

I live in michigan and want to go to college in florida, what colleges don't cost that much?
I have absolutely no financial aid from my parents. Pretty much have no clue how or where i'm gonna go but I want a degree in accounting at a school that doesn't cost much. I mostly want to go to southern Florida near the beach or Orlando area. I've been doing a ton of research but most colleges are pretty expensive so don't know where I could go. Thanks for the help. And if it matters, I have a 3.75 gpa i think, maybe higher.
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
This website is the best for college related searches, you can find cost for in and out of state applicants, you can find out if you're illegible to get in based on your GPA and anything else you might need. The only catch is you have to have a user name and password to use it, it's a school only program, but since you're from Michigan, and so am I, I think I can help you out ;) http://www.careercruising.com/ then when it asks for user name - truman password - cougars once you get in there you can take a test to see what job is fit for you, look up any college, or any career you wish :) I'm going to Uof Tampa this fall Hope that helps! Good luck :)
Answer 2 :
lol. Everything in FL is expensive! I was born and raised in Orlando area ( Casselberry, Winter Park) and I would recommend the community college route for you, given your circumstances. Valencia CC or Seminole are great, and both by Orlando so you get the city feel and be near UCF, which will bring you a better social life. There is also plenty of student housing nearby. I don't know much about Miami but I'm sure the same thing would apply. Good luck
Answer 3 :
Yes, college is expensive. You can save some money by first going to community college then transferring to a state college. The least expensive tuition, of course, would be for in-state students. If you are not a Florida resident and want to get Florida resident tuition, consider working for a year - or whatever Florida schools require to acquire residency - and then applying for college.

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