I need scholarship help please help me!

[seemynameinlights]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 11:45am

I got into the summer high school program at NYU which I was thrilled about! Its costs $9000 and I just dont have that kind of money in my household. I need some kind of help because I would really like to participate. I need some kind of advice, guidance. I really dont want to take out a loan.

Updated On: 4/9/09 at 11:45 AM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 12:02pm

A summer program that costs 9K? Are you kidding me? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

[blondebaby589]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 12:11pm

I agree, that's ridiculous. My tuition at school for an entire year costs that much.

[hpeabody930]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 12:16pm

I, along with a few other people on this board that I know of did the program last summer, and believe me, it is worth every penny.
I also had to raise money for it, I wrote a generic letter talking about the program itself, my accomplishments etc. and sent it out to all of my friends, family members, local businesses and such. I ended up raising over half the money this way.
Good luck!!

[seemynameinlights]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 12:32pm

Thanks! I think Ill talk to my principals and counselors to think of a way to get the money..

I just emailed Oprah.... LMAO Im determined! lol

[LadyDramaturg2]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 1:29pm

WOW! hpeabody -- thank you for posting that!

That is such a great idea, it never occurred to me; I have 2 daughters in Conservatory-level training ($$$) and have run out of student loan options. I'm going to try your idea. TYTYTY

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 2:02pm

You might as well e-mail Ellen also! She is constantly helping people out in need on her show.

[kristinchenofan570]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 2:31pm

Wow... that a lot of money. My only adivce is tp baisically do whatever you can to raise the money (I realize this is obvious and easier said than done but if you really do work at it you probably could make about that much) Do things like after- school jobs, and things like doing odd jobs in you area if you can.

[WOSQ]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 3:33pm

You Tube could be your friend.

So could an old-fashioned chain letter.

[hpeabody930]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 3:51pm

No problem!
It's a very simple idea, and people responded overwhelmingly to it.

[Patronus]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 3:55pm

I'll help. Post on the Student board.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 4:43pm

Why did you apply if you knew you couldn't afford it and didn't want to take out a loan? I don't think it makes NYU "assholes" for expecting you to work out paying for this elective summer program on your own. If you can't afford $9,000 now, how are you going to afford nearly $50,000 a year to attend college there?

Get a job and earn the money yourself.

[seemynameinlights]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:31pm

well they did have scholarship money but they ran out. So it wasnt like I was like "hey, let me apply for random things" Assholes was a strong word, I changed that. I would get a scholarship which is what I plan to do for college when I go there, but they are mostly available to seniors who are going to college the forthcoming year.

I tried to answer this as nicely as possible however, there seems to be a sardonic undertone to your post (I could be wrong) that I simply will not accept. I simply asked for help and I feel comfortable on here so I didnt think I had to be so cautious before I posted.

[seemynameinlights]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:32pm

And thank you Patronus, will do!

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:36pm

Thanks! I think Ill talk to my principals and counselors to think of a way to get the money..

I just emailed Oprah.... LMAO Im determined! lol

Determined in your expectations that someone else should pay for your pricey summer camp! LOL

[seemynameinlights]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:39pm

oh no I was joking about Oprah lol Im not crazy lol

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:40pm

LMAO LOL

[ljay889]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:45pm

lOL

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:45pm

OLO!

[ljay889]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:46pm

HAHAHAAA

[seemynameinlights]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 5:49pm

wait, what? lol

[bundy5000]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 6:00pm

No use in trying Oprah, she would just give you a car.

does it have to be paid in full all at once? or can you make individual payments?

[seemynameinlights]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 6:04pm

eh! Ill just sell the damn car. lol

no, I have to have half before the 24th of this month and the other half before June 1st.

[fbueller]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 7:07pm

You can always work the streets of New York after class!

[seemynameinlights]

Posted: 4/9/09 at 7:18pm

well there's definately plenty of opportunity for that.