Comparing financial aid, you usually receive more aid from a 4-year University than a technical/ community colleges. Four year colleges have more scholarships and grants. They typically have grants if you have need and apply early. The reason, is that universities receive more money from donors and the state. They have merit scholarships (academically gifted students).

Your best bet it to apply early in the next few months, but before December. Apply to an in-state public university is the university has a major of your desire. If you must go to an out of state college, San Jose State, Florida State University are good Universities for aid.

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