Paying for college

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I received an e-mail asking for help with grant writing for a woman's son's
college tuition fees which have sky-rocketed to $42k.

At this late date, I can't imagine there's much out there to apply for. I
remember scouring the blue book, which was a big book full of untapped
scholarships given out by clubs like the National Porkettes Association --
a ladies auxilliary to the pork (the other white meat) lobby. It handed out
money to women who wanted a degree in Home Ec.

Anyway, any thoughts for this woman? I'm going to suggest that she phone
the college. IME, universities will work with people to see that their kid
finishes school, especially if he's a senior. Which is to say, as I recall,
private universities are a little more flexible than they let on.

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First, to say thank you for being attentive to my email. The type of grant
I want is for my son's college education.He is going to be a senior this
year and his tuition has increased to $42,000 for 2005-2006. I work two
jobs and last year sold my car so he can continue.I have another son in HS.
My husband (vet) died 6 years ago and with rent, gas(home) and prices
rising I'm at my wits end with coming up with the funds. Oh, my son
received a scholarship which the rising tuition costs has exhausted all of
it. So any ideas I will definitely consider.

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