Let’s face it. College students are poor. From part-time jobs that pay minimum wage to going through the money your parents give you on their weekend visits, money is usually tight when going to Husson’s for pizza.
But thankfully the federal government will give approximately $90 billion in financial aid to college students this coming year. According to Marshall, approximately 70 percent of Marshall undergraduates receive financial aid and The Office of Student Financial Assistance awards approximately $110 million of financial aid to undergraduate, graduate and medical students.
As tuition rises throughout the nation, students getting financial aid is becoming more and more important. The world is growing into a more educated world and receiving a college education has become more important than ever.
President Barack Obama said earlier in the year that he had a goal of having America lead the world in the percentage of college graduates by 2020. It is nice to see the president coming through on this promise, because without the use of financial aid, many students wouldn’t be able to attend college, let alone graduate.
But students need to learn to take advantage of this situation. Without going to the financial aid office, you will not be eligible to obtain grants, loans and scholarships. Also, apply for jobs that are offered by the university. The money from the university is there, you just have to find it and apply for it. Because if someone is throwing money in your direction, you should take it.
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