[khadka]

Looking at the huge difference between in state tuition vs out-of state tuition. I live in Illinois and wanted to go to university in Madison, Wi. There is almost 20,000 dollars per year more to pay for out-of state students. I work in Illinois too. Is there any way I can claim in-state tuition?

Thanks

[J_9]

Unless you move to WI and live there for required time, you can't request instate tuition.

[smoothy]

As J_9 states... you don't get in-state rates if you aren't an in-state resident. Those in-state are subsidized by the people who actually live in that state and pay taxes in it, most for many, many years.

If money is a problem you can attend a university in Illinois where you can get in-state rates, or you can borrow more money to pay the out of state rates in Wisconsin.

[khadka]

Hello,

I just got accepted at Madison University but it is going to be out-of state tuition fee for me which is 45,000/yr (all inclusive). I did not get any grant or scholarship from there as they say my mother makes about 85,000/yr. that’s too much for someone to get any grants.
At the mean time I also got admission at U of I (Urbana) and their tuition is about 36,000/yr (instate) all inclusive. But I did not get into the program what I wanted.

But at Madison, I got into the right program and I wanted to go there but the cost is too much.

In this situation, should we talk to the college if they can lower the cost, or hire some consultant to negotiate with school?

Thanks

[smoothy]

Unlikely... They usually have a long list of people who are on a waithng list who are ready to pay if you can't. But you really don't stand to lose a lot if you can't afford it by trying.

You might have to get a job... or borrow more money... and keep your expenses at a bare minimum to do it.

[Wondergirl]

Ask about work-study programs, campus and off-campus jobs, student loans.

[talaniman]

Young people are urged to make multiple applications along two paths, out of state and instate. At least 4 applications for out of state programs, and 4 for larger in state institutions, and as many local and community colleges. More options, as a popular plan is two years local, and transfer credits to larger institutions to finish.

Not only does this allow you to make a broader plan but one that fits what you can afford. As Smoothy has said and quite correctly the competition is keen getting a spot in any school, and you have to do your homework and talk to many school officials to work out a final plan that's workable for you. If you have a career path in mind then you can also apply for corporate sponsored scholarships and have a job services benefit that helps with employment when you are finished with school, often an apprenticeship of a few years in exchange for tuition.

Lets not forget Pell grants and other student loan programs as WG has pointed out and counseling may be available to help you get all kinds up help if you look for it. The point is make sure you find and identify as many options as you can.

[Cat1864]

I was looking at your past threads and noticed that in 2009 you were 45 years old. At 49/50 years old, I could see how your wife's income would affect scholarships and grants, but not how your parents' (mother's) income would affect it.

Is this question for you or a someone else? If you are returning to school as a 'non-traditional' student, you may find other avenues for paying for school.

[J_9]

You can forget about Pell Grants. Your mother or wife, whoever, makes too much money for you to qualify for a Pell Grant. You can, though, take out student loans.

[EastCoastGal]

The only way you would get in-state tuition is if the school your looking to go to has some kind of connection to a school in Illinois where one offers a major the other doesn't. For instance p, if you live in KY but want to major in marine biology NC has an agreement with the university to offer the student in-state tuition.