You re not alone in needing help. Folks who go to community colleges and tech schools can also get aid. Start thinking about the money problem the moment you decide where you re going. All of these are offered at the federal, state and local levels, as well as by schools themselves. Scholarships are monetary awards for academic excellence or community service.
Some students win scholarships in essay contests.
Others because they helped a local charity. In Florida, you can tap into one of the state s biggest sources of free money, the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships. Keep your eyes open for opportunities. Search the Web, the library, and talk to your guidance counselor. A student loan is borrowed money.