Hi! I will be transferring to UCSB in the Fall to study economics. I was researching programs/clubs and came across the Dean's Investment Group. So far, I know there are prerequisites and that acceptance can be competitive, does anyone else have any over thoughts to weigh in? Thank you!
Also-- How are we supposed to plan course work for the next semester/ meet with a counselor?
Hi, I will be 24 and evaluated independently for next year's FASFA. If I were to receive SNAP benefits in CA, would I still be asked about my assets? From my understanding if 20% of assets are counted towards the SAI score, so I would have a SAI score of at least 23,000 (not counting the impact of income). What should I do? It feels like a punishment for waiting to attend college and working to save money instead. If questions pertaining to my assets are skipped, and my income is roughly 20k, would I qualify for tuition to be covered? For reference, I will be transferring to a UC this Fall.
Hi, I am transferring to a UC this fall and would like some advice on how much I should ask my parents to contribute to my college tuition/expenses. I am 23, did not receive any aid/grants this year, and will be expecting tuition and cost of living to be around 45k (housing crisis). I have 7.5k approved in unsub/subsidized loans, 3k in work study, and around 20k saved in cash. Outside of retirement funds, I have ~100k invested which I do not want to sell because of next year's FASFA evaluation (selling = higher income). My parents said they would help me with college using rent money collected, but they haven't fixed up the house to rent out yet. They live off of one income (teacher's salary) but do have considerable assets (mostly stocks that they would have to sell). I plan to do work-study in the first quarter so that I can apply to SNAP (for the simple FASFA/asset skip) and then work part-time for the second/third quarter. My final year I anticipate I will have aid when evaluated as independent.
I know that worrying about paying 45k for the first year will wear on me (I have financial anxiety lol). I really don't want to have to work to survive, but rather work for experience and to supplement. Considering all the numbers, how much should I ask for from my parents? It will be about 7k left over for tuition but I am worried about the high cost-of-living.
Hi, I am transferring to a UC this fall and would like some advice on how much I should ask my parents to contribute to my college tuition/expenses. I am 23, did not receive any aid/grants this year, and will be expecting tuition and cost of living to be around 45k (housing crisis). I have 7.5k approved in unsub/subsidized loans, 3k in work study, and around 20k saved in cash. Outside of retirement funds, I have ~100k invested which I do not want to sell because of next year's FASFA evaluation (selling = higher income). My parents said they would help me with college using rent money collected, but they haven't fixed up the house to rent out yet. They live off of one income (teacher's salary) but do have considerable assets (mostly stocks that they would have to sell). I plan to do work-study in the first quarter so that I can apply to SNAP (for the simple FASFA/asset skip) and then work part-time for the second/third quarter. My final year I anticipate I will have aid when evaluated as independent.
I know that worrying about paying 45k for the first year will wear on me (I have financial anxiety lol). I really don't want to have to work to survive, but rather work for experience and to supplement. Considering all the numbers, how much should I ask for from my parents? It will be about 7k left over for tuition but I am worried about the high cost-of-living.