About 23 percent get this type of assistance. Not very many students get merit scholarships. But for those who do, it can really help. This is another reason to study hard and do well in high school. Attending part time.
Some students pay for college by working while going to school part time.
It naturally takes longer to finish college this way. Yet some students choose to study part time for many reasons. Part-time students usually pay less, but also get less financial aid. In that case, you should consult with your college's financial aid office to see what types and amounts of financial aid may be available to you. If you go to a public college outside your home state, you usually have to pay more.