I really want to go to college, but im not legal in this country.im poor idon't have moneybut i wanna go! help?

in 5 months im gonna be out of high school
my GPA is 3.5 i got 6 achievements [diplomas] i passed the california exit exam the first time i took it. i got good grades
im almost out of school and i want to go to college or to a university but i don't have money, everytime i want to apply for a scholarship i cant...everything seems to be against me... dont see any door open, i dont know what to do
i just dont want to get out of high school and go to work to a burger king or taco bell. i worked really hard to get the grades i got.
i wanna be something in this life i really want to
but it seems that i can't.
if you have any info please help me
i will appreciate it so much...:(

Judy

If you're illegal you can't get financial aid, but you could get a job and still go to college. Going to community college for your first couple years will be less expensive than a university, then you can transfer.

One problem you'll have is getting a job though if you are illegal - and that's now or after you finish school, even at a fast food place. You need to somehow get your status straightened out.

Sounds like you've done well in school so far - good for you. Keep up the good work.

PiggiePants

Some companies pay tuition for their employees. It would take longer that way, but you can graduate with no outstanding loans.

Even better - colleges and universities hire workers all the time. If you work for a university or college, they will pay your tuition for any classes you want. Free tuition!

The only thing standing in your way is your illegal status. It very well may prevent you from getting any kind of job that would open the doors to a college education.

Isn't there any way at all you can legalize? If not, it may be better for you in the long run to return to your original country of origin, get your education there, come back legally, and be in a much better position for your future.

Anna Nonamous

Your gonna have to get your legal thing dealt with but while your putting that together you can audit classes, which is a really good idea because you can make sure what classes you really want before signing and paying. As far as I know most schools dont mind people sitting in.

guerrero82

the legal thing might hurt you a lot....why don't you marry someone in this country?....
after that, go to a community college and earn unbelievable grades and then apply for financial aid at a cheap state school and start your life from there...

Patrick

You could try and go to a community college and get a full time job.

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