What options are there for families who can't afford college?

What options are there for families who can't afford college?

Harvey Hoyo (President, California School Counselors Association) gives expert video advice on: When should I start preparing for my child's higher education? and more...

There's a lot of options. Let me just identify a few. Work-study programs that are available at colleges or universities, where students are actually working in the cafeteria or driving a bus, that sort of thing, and earning their way through. There's scholarships that are available, both private scholarships and public scholarships. Almost every university across the country has a financial aid office, in which students can qualify, and you'd be surprised at the amount of money that's necessary. Depending on the loan, some middle class families can apply, depending on what university they want to attend. So, the best thing to do, is talk to the guidance counselor at the school, because they would have the answer that can be fine tuned to your particular situation. That would be the best answer possible: talk to the counselor at the school.