High School Student Looking to Move to Seattle (apartments, renting)

[Alyleilani]

I am a Sophomore in High School looking to move to Seattle from New Mexico. I am looking at The University of Washington; Seattle. I wondered if anyone had insight to moving to Seattle, and living there. Possibly some safe apartments that are also affordable. Also, if anyone knew about UW and financial options or ways to make it cheaper on me overall. Also, if they knew of programs or career options in the Health Care field. I am currently looking to become an Anesthesiologist Assistant, but I am planing to get certified to be a Phlebotomist. If anyone knew ways I could move up from that position. This would be very much appreciated.

[krieger00]

Originally Posted by Alyleilani

I am a Sophomore in High School looking to move to Seattle from New Mexico. I am looking at The University of Washington; Seattle. I wondered if anyone had insight to moving to Seattle, and living there. Possibly some safe apartments that are also affordable. Also, if anyone knew about UW and financial options or ways to make it cheaper on me overall. Also, if they knew of programs or career options in the Health Care field. I am currently looking to become an Anesthesiologist Assistant, but I am planing to get certified to be a Phlebotomist. If anyone knew ways I could move up from that position. This would be very much appreciated.

You might be better off paying out of state tuition they will love to have you. If your in state you have to work harder and have a 4.0 and at least 400 hours of volunteer work at a hospital to be even considered. Well that is for the nursing program so i am sure it might be harder or the same for what your trying to do.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by krieger00

You might be better off paying out of state tuition they will love to have you. If your in state you have to work harder and have a 4.0 and at least 400 hours of volunteer work at a hospital to be even considered. Well that is for the nursing program so i am sure it might be harder or the same for what your trying to do.

No, it's the other way around. Out-of-state students have to have a higher GPA than in-state. State universities exist to serve in-state students. Sure, they get more tuition money from out-of-state and international students, but with the number of seats limited, priority still has to go to in-state students.

OP, contact the UW Financial Aid Office (and look them up on the internet) about financial aid options. Rents in Seattle are high. You'd do better to live in a dorm or in a rooming house off-campus. Otherwise, you'd end up renting in a distant part of town with a long commute to the U.

What are your grades like at your school in NM? Keep your grades high to qualify for as many financial aid options as possible. (Some are needs-based, others are merit-based. With high grades, you'd qualify for both.) You could qualify for a federal Pell Grant, which would cover part of your tuition. Other financial aid would be necessary. They have a work-study program, where the UW gives you a part-time job on campus in exchange for discounted tuition. And after you've been at the U for a year, you can qualify for in-state tuition.

Also check with your HS guidance counselor, to find out what merit-based financial aid options would be available. For example, top scholars can take an exam in their Junior Year to compete for a National Merit Scholarship. There could be other programs your counselor knows about that you would need to start preparing for now.

RE: your career goals, take a look at the Nursing and other med. degree programs on the UW's website.