Are you ready for the new school year? Whether you are gearing up for new school supplies, planning to move to campus for freshman year, or entering grad school, you are most likely confronting the issue of how to pay for school. There are a variety of options when it comes to financing education.
Part-time Jobs
A job is a great option for students looking to earn extra money for school. Part-time jobs can be a great way to contribute to the cost of school supplies, college tuition or to cover living expenses. In addition to earning money, a part-time job is a great way to gain professional experience and for students to learn about hard work, self-discipline, work ethic, and more. Retail and restaurant jobs can teach a variety of skills, as well as earn you extra money via sales compensation and tips. If you have a field of learning in mind, find a job related to it. For example, look to after-school and tutoring programs if you would like to pursue a career in education.
Scholarships and Grants
Don’t think it’s too late to apply for scholarships (merit-based aid) and grants (need-based aid). Scour the internet, community listings, your school counselor’s office or church newsletters for last-minute scholarship opportunities. If writing is your passion and talent, seek out opportunities to write essays. If you are an athlete, a musician, or have special interests and hobbies, there are a plethora of scholarships available to you. Take a little time to research, talk to your mentors, and write essays in order to find some—or a lot of—extra money.
Work study
Federal work study is a program that partially funds jobs for students with financial need. They essentially allow you to work a part-time job through your campus in order to earn money to help you pay back loans. This can be a great option because the program encourages you to work in a department of your school that is related to your field of study. This means that you can earn money while putting experience towards your career. This can be an excellent option for eligible students to learn and work at the same time.
Back-to-School Loans
Student loans are one of the most popular ways of paying for school, but make sure to do your research and figure out what the best loans will be for you. Seek out resources to help you and your family learn about student loans—your school counselor, college finance offices, and your credit union are all great options.
The financial professionals at We Florida Financial can help you explore your options with Back-to-School loans for $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000. Back-to-School loans from We Florida Financial are available through September 30, and can be used for all ages to help start the school year successfully.
Keep in mind that our Back-to-School loans aren’t just for college students or the typical student. They can help pay for expensive school supplies for the whole family or tuition for private school. We’ll have a decision for you quickly and the funds will be deposited into your account and ready to use. We can’t make going back to school fun, but we can make it easier!