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Old 12-14-2005, 01:27 PM
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Default Re: Anyone here saving for college?

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Originally Posted by brandondrury
A few years ago, my girlfriend was living on her own making around $8,000 per year and she could not get a dime of help unless she was pregnant or of a different race. In fact, since she was 20, her parent's income was tacked onto hers even though her parent's income is by no means impressive.
Clearly you know all about it, since you're drawing from such a broad base of information.

I'm white, and qualified for grants that covered half my tuition. I started college at age 16, so my mother's finances were certainly taken into account. I don't consider my case to be representative of all white people, but I don't consider your girlfriend's case to be representative either.
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