Navigate Career Planning and Paying for College

You are an education major, and part of your financial aid money is the money you earn as a tutor.

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You are majoring in chemistry and entering your third year of college. You receive money from the federal government through a program that awards financial aid to students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math.

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You receive $500 from the local cultural society.

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Your father lost his job and the family's income became much lower. You receive money from the government to pay for college.

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You borrowed money through a federal program to pay for your education this year.

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You entered your painting in a contest and won $750 to pay for your college expenses.

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You work in an office on campus after class every day.

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You received $3000 per year from the lottery funds in your state. Every high school graduate can receive this aid if they attend an in-state college.

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You received $4000 from the federal government because you promised to teach in a school that serves low-income students after graduation. If you change your mind, you will have to repay the full amount.

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You were a high school athlete. The university is paying your tuition while you play on the college team.

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