California State University - Sacramento
Scholarships

Ridiculous

I receive no financial aid from the school. Except for student loans which is just money you have to pay back.

The school says I do not qualify because my parents make too much. According to them my parents should be able to pay for my schooling. Perhaps they should, but the extent of their help goes towards letting me live with them rent free, for which I am very grateful for.

So while I go into debt 8,000 dollars every year I attend, I work and hope that I make enough at my minimum wage job to make a small $100 dollar payment on my student loan, which barely dents.

Student loans and the increasing debt is a constant anxiety inducing thought that is always in the back at my head.

Great Connections

Sacramento state gives a fairly good amount of financial aid. I usually have enough for my expenses. One thing I suggest is getting a hold of some of the money connections the school has to scholarships.

The Process of Fair

The process if fair because once you've filled out the application the first time, all you have to do for every year is update. The financial aid office will then let you know if there are other requirements they need for you to turn in. Once you turn in everything, it takes about 6-8 weeks for them to finish updating all students' financial aid.