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Jasmine Campbell Campbell 1

Professor Surrency

English 0025

29 July 2012

College Life

Student's all over the world dream of going to college right after they graduate from high school. Some students go right after and some don't. Parents think that if their children do not go to college right after high school lessens their child's chances of continuing their education. Should high school graduates wait a year to go to college? I do not agree that they should wait a year.

Going to college is a big decision in a person's life. People actually have to sit and decide if going to college is the right thing for them. Some have to decide if a university or a community college suits them best. A university and a community college are very different. A university is bigger and has more people than a community college. Some people would rather go to a college that does not a have a lot people being that they are not accustomed to being around that many people. People do not to college right away because they do not have money. Things like financial aid, Pell grants, student loans and scholarships are offered for you to go to college.

Attending a school like Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) has ways you can pay for college, such as Pell grants, financial aid, student loans and even scholarships. Pell grants are given to undergraduates who have low-income from the U.S.

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Government. Grant amounts are dependent on a student's expected family contribution (EFC). Pell grants are like awards that are given to students to help them pay for their tuition. You should always accept a Pell grant that is given to you because it is like getting free money that you do not have to pay back.

Another source to pay for college is Financial Aid. Financial Aid is like a grant or a scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to help a student meet their college expenses. This is based off of your parent's income. In order to get financial aid you have to complete the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) online. It is really simple and fast. Work-study employment also is associated with financial aid. You are given a job in college and are paid so that you can pay for your tuition. Scholarships are given to you as well. You apply for scholarships that fit you best. There are many different scholarships that you can apply for. You get a scholarship for sports, getting good grades, being disabled, being a minority, diseased parent, etc. The good side of scholarships is that you do not have to pay the money back, unlike student loans. Student loans are given to you as well. You can choose to accept the money or not. Loans can put you in debt, so you