A few days ago
Anonymous

What can be done about this?

I have a friend who can’t attend this semester of college because his grades dropped and his scholarships were taken away due to low GPA. This person does not have anyone to take out a loan on his behalf and now is afraid they cannot return back to school. This person wants to improve their grades but can’t do that unless they are able to attend school of course. What are their options? I know community college is sometimes more affordable but we are afraid their credits will transfer but the GPA will still be bad and still won’t be able to get that money back even if the grades improved. What are the wise options here so I can give some good advice to my friend, I don’t want to see them not go to school because all the rest of us are in college and I don’t want them to suffer that way when I know they have the potential to do well in life

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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You really should ask your friend’s advisor. At my college you may transfer SOME classes in for credit from a community college. What I would recommend is to look at what classes your friend could take at a community college for credit at the university. Then after a semester your friend should try to reapply for the original scholorships or look for new scholorships. It will take a lot of hard work and little less partying 🙂 but I’m sure your friend can do it.
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A few days ago
Dan
Usually a student is able to receive the same scholorship they originally did provided they now meet the requirements (which are usually good academic standing, 3.0gpa, progress towards diploma, etc.).

You friend show definately talk to their academic advisor since they will be able to answer each question with precision for your friends particular circumstance.

Has your friend looked into taking out a loan (despite a co-signer or not)? If your friend doesn’t truly have “anyone” then a federal loan should be as simple as filling out the FAFSA. A private loan from a bank is usually given out rather easily too. Of course, if they have limited or bad credit that will affect things from a banking institution. You friend should go to whatever bank they use (checking or savings) and discuss options there. If it is a national chain they can call 800 numbers or go to their banks website and apply online. You’re usually approved or declined in a day or two and receive the check (or registration clearance payment) within a couple of weeks.

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