Ok.. so this has been such a hectic time for me...
Since January, I had been searching aimlessly for how to get into college. I'm 15 and my schedule at my high school was packed with AP classes, but I went to public school and I felt like I was the only one taking it serious... I planned to transfer to another public school near mine but it was practically the same so I invested in private school. Because I was top of my class at public school, took all APs, and was on a lot of sports teams, I had no trouble getting accepted... and only have to pay like 1000/year (for the next two years that I'm in high school) out of 12100/year.
However the story doesn't end there. After enrolling in private school I stumbled upon the almighty dual enrollment. It was perfect and exactly what I needed. I talked to the people at the private school and informed them about how I wished to pursue this next year when I'm a junior... and from what I understand, they are willing to work with me on creating a schedule.
But it gets worse...
When applying to a university, I had to apply as a non-matriculated student. And did I mention the college is 1 and a half miles away?! And now that I will attending private school during the year of my dual enrollment this upcoming fall, I'm not eligible to have any sort of financial aid and my school nor state will cover the cost. Now I'm scrabbling because I'm confused and panicking!!
First of all, can non-matriculated/dual enrollment students live on campus? I want to be a full-time dual enrollment student and the college is too far to commute daily so can I just live there? (Ik every college is different but the website to the one I'm applying to doesn't specify so what are the odds that I could live there?)
Second, w/o housing, I am still in DESPERATE need for money. My family is very low income and my private school tuition fees already put a dent into things (plus I have a sister who will be a senior at the same college I'm going to and she's swimming in loans)... are there any scholarships or financial aid for non-matriculated/dual enrollment students?
Third, on campus, what can I expect?. Will anyone care that I'm 2-4 years younger? Will there be things I can't do like sports or leaving campus for fun?
How do I deal with this stress?!
I have plenty of more questions but I don't want to overdo it and those are the main ones that have worried me... HELP? (Sorry if I completely confused you)
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