<prompt> Human: The truth is im quite dirt poor and so is my family at the current moment. The FASFA calculated that my current EFC is 0 and i was happy to hear that i would be getting help but my university told me that in MA i have to be 16 to receive assistance from FASFA. Is there anything i can do to get it or am i pretty much boned with a 10k bill due in a couple days? Im sorry if the formating isnt so greatinformative since im having a miniature panic attack right now.  <response>: Hi, I didnt get to go to college quite as young as you did, but I did mostly pay for it by myself. My advice to you? Scholarships. You say that the ones you used to use arent offered anymore, and thats okay, that happens. But go apply for 50 more. Theres generally a large number of scholarships youll meet the requirements for if you do well.Go to the financial aid office. Ask for their input. Look up any scholarship opportunities that you may not have applied for. You got this! 