250.Unstack the Odds-GO TO COLLEGE:STEPS 14-16

Unstack the Odds: Help All Kids Access College—and Graduate!
by

Joe Rottenborn

Executive Director, Mahoning Valley College Access Program (MVCAP)

18. GO TO COLLEGE: STEPS 14-16

14) If necessary, request “reconsiderations” of financial-aid packages.
If you can't afford to attend the college of your choice, you can ask your financial-aid officer to "reconsider" your financial-aid award; click: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/04/50-ask-for-reconsideration.html

15) Decide a college to attend and which financial-aid package component(s) to accept.

133. If you must consider a private loan for college, shop around! Hit: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/05/78-interest-rates-vary-for-private.html

134. If you need more financial aid for college, link to our MVCAP blog: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/05/80-how-to-get-more-financial-aid.html

135. Once you know your financial-aid package, inquire what your first bill will be & when it's due; then, make sure you'll have money to pay it!

16) If eligible, complete and submit an MVCAP Last-Dollar Scholarship Application by June 1.

136. Advised by MVCAP, have an EFC <$4,000, & unmet need >$1,000? Apply: http://mvcap.blogspot.com/2010/03/46-mvcap-last-dollar-scholarship.html