I would like to know where do I go to get started on applying for a grant.  I have a loan but it isn't enough th cover the on-line courses.  I work full-time and is a mother of 3 on-line courses work better for me right now until my kids are out of school for the summer.  I needs some help.  I work full time and it is retail.  My shifts change periodically and I really need some assistant can you help me?

How would I go about applying for a loan through you'll I would love to open up my own convience store me and a friend...

I am currently on medical disability, I don't think I can continue my current job. I would like to take an online course to be a Home inspector for prospective buyers or sellers. Is there such help with a free grant?

 in response to lobster...   The first thing that you should do is to check with the financial aid office of the school(s) that your son wants to attend - the financial aid office(s) would be the best place to start looking for scholarship and grant programs.

How do you erarn this scholarship?

i am trying to find some grant money for my son to go to a maritime trraining school the cost around 4.000 is there any thing out there for him

I am 26 years old, and would like to go back to school soon.

I have Tourette's and a learinging disability concerning mathematics, and am trying to find grants and or scholarships for people with TS/ LD students. I am interested in taking a Fine visual arts w/ photography course at my local community college, i still need to get all the paper work for that but thought it would be helpful to get a jump start on funds seeing as i don't have much of my own. The only scholarship program i could find so far for people like me is for residents of New Jersey, which i am not a resident of. If anyone has information that couls be usefull i would appreciate it. 

Thanks.

 

can this grant be used for a Pharm. Tec

Where can I look to get more information about this scholorship?

Where can I look to find school grants for people with bipolar disorder?

Welcome to my world

 in response to barker2003...   Check out the financial aid offices of the schools that you are looking to apply for.  They would be your best source of resources.  Some schools even have programs where your entire tuition is paid!  But you are never going to learn about this if you don't start taking action now.

I need help getting my house repaired. The roof leaks and the floors are falling in. Can I jet a grant to help this situation?

Where can I find money (scholarships, grants, etc) for college with out going into debt . I cannt afford to go into debt i have three kids and cannt afford another payment . I have been waiting to go to nursing school for several years  please help

I have been laided off here recently, and was wanting to take some Mike Holt Electrical classes to further expand my knowledge of the electriccal field.Seen im not working and have some free time on my hands i would like to do this.So my question is were should i look to get financial aid to help with this?

isn't there an esier way for a women in her 40s to find a grant or scholarship program for the IL insistute of art?  After all that loan and goverment grant and loans, I still need about three thousand short for school. and the daily living cost too.

Corporate Chef now with 2 kids, i would like to study to be a registered dietician.. First Step is Local tech here in Fort Wayne then to IPFW for the Registered Dietician courses. Will be 4 years to complete.. Classes start in May 2010.. What are my next steps to securing a loan????

 Thanks,

 

Kenny walpole

how do i apply for those loans

 in response to mz_smith...   

I also have a loan that is now in default and need a resolution to that also... I need help.. fast...

 

Hi, I am 22 yrs old and Im a single mother of 6 kids... I've tried going to school and actually completed my externship but i couldnt get my diploma because they said I had a balance.. So ultimately I couldnt take the test to be certified a Medical Assistant.. that was a little over 2yrs ago.. So I been at home taking care of my kids.. I am basically wondering how can i get a scholarship or a grant so i can go back to school and get a career so i can take better care of my kids.. I would appreciate it if someone can help me in this area...

Hello!I have masters in psychology, I live in Croatia. I would like to have specialization in counseling or some kind of therapy and opportunity to work and study abroad. I already have experience  in counseling, clinical diagnostics,group work etc, but i don't have finance to perfect myself further.

If you know where to search for some kind of scholarship, please contact me at:

adrnasin@yahoo.com

Thank you so very much!:-)

 in response to Jess'sMom...   go here http://www.addictionsearch.com/treatment_search.html and type "free treatment" in the search bar , you might find something . God Bless you, you have a "hard road a hoe" I pray she finds herself and her recovery

Need assistance finding scholarship information on a Masters degree in Educational Psychology??

 in response to lovely333...   No one can make guarantees that you would/would not receive finding. If you need help filling out FAFSA - here is more information - again, you do NOT pay for this assistance.

Is there any way to find out if there's scholarship money available for someone to get into rehab?  I'm in dire need of getting my  daughter off drugs and back on track to her future, but there's no sense in putting out money for college if she's still addicted to drugs.  So, the question is, are there drug rehabilitation centers out there which offer grants or scholarships of any kind?

 

Thanks for the help..............email me at kdlnaplesfl@yahoo.com if you have any suggestions for me.

 in response to madasheck...   Oh and I am white too.

 in response to madasheck...   It depends on your income if you would be approved.  Like I work, and have 2 kids, one trying to get into college.  But my income is too low to pay for it myself so I checked FAFSA and I am approved for grants to help my son.

 in response to whoknew...   yes they do when you have them to fill it out for you, and they guarantee no mistakes.  They don't charge when you fill it out yourself though, and I am not good at it so I know I would make mistakes and would not be approved

 in response to torasenshie...   Oh gosh, I first want to say I am sorry for your troubles and I hope you and your family gain strength for your mothers health problems.  I was looking for help for aid for my son who is a senior in high school.  Several people suggested I start with FAFSA which is government aid.  They helped me a lot.  Maybe your dad could call them and find out more about your situation.  They told me that as long as your a student through age 24 then you are still under your parents obligation.  So maybe that would help.  I would just call them and they will definately answer your questions and help in any way they can.  I went ahead and paid the $99.00 for them to do the application for me.  It was well worth it to get grants to pay fr college.  Thier # is 866-514-6051

When applying for FAFSA - remember this is a goverment program, therefore, the website is  (.gov) NOT (.com)

FAFSA does NOT charge a fee for applying - EVER!

here is the actual link you would use

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm

 in response to lovely333...   

That would depend on what your son's needs are. For example, if he were to attend college, then he would apply for FAFSA...

 You would have to be more specific with your post in order to get a more specific answer. 

 in response to Donald P...   

This is a VERY confusing issue. Your best bet would be to talk to the financial aid office at the school they want to attend.

You can claim a full time student up to age 23 ( as long as they are attending school full time)and get the EIC credit. SAVE those receipts from your college purchases for taxes!

However, when applying for FAFSA, they do look at your income. FAFSA is based solely on income, family make-up, and expenses.

Scholarships and grants are another matter. Depending on the guidelines, they can be based on any different qualification: income, race, gender, religion, course of study, athletics, parent's job ( fireman, policeman, civil service/govt worker, etc), disability, etc.... Some schools set aside funds strictly for students who lack the income to attend.

Plus there is always a work study program which can help defray some costs and help the student earn extra cash as well. 

  Agai, check with student services and the financial aid office of the college your child plans to attend for the best possible advice. 

Question was:

Does claiming a student as a tax dependant effect Fafsa and their chances for loans, scholarships, grants Etc.

Is it better not to claim them and for them to claim their self?

Thanks, Don

Question:

Does claiming a student as a tax dependant effect Fafsa and their chances for loans, scholarships, grants Etc.

Is it better not to claim them and for them to claim their self?

Thanks, Don

How do I know which grant would fit my son's needs?

 in response to madasheck...   

I can't believe that you honestly think of yourself this way.  I do a lot of grant research as a living and hopefully you have either read the newspapers or heard on the news about the many so-called politicians that have been involved in some sort of grant-related crime.

There is a vey big need for medical professionals and I really think that you should start looking at the financial aid office of the school that you want to attend.  They would best know of any grants and/or scholarship programs that you might be eligible to apply for.

 

 in response to torasenshie...   again, start with FAFSA, Fastweb, and your school (student services) for additional information.

 in response to madasheck...   

WOW.. you have a lot to learn... any day you want to trade lives, I would be happy to do so...

In the mean time, apply for FAFSA and other scholarships as well as student loans.- check with the school you plan to attend for more resources.  

I am a single 24 year old woman. I guess I have done things the wrong way and am waiting till I get married to have childern. I am trying to go back to school to work in the medical field but because I am American, White, Single, No Kids I can't get the funding I need. I work, pay taxes and am being penalized for doing things the right way. I understand that if I didn't work, or had a couple kids I could get a free ride and have the state pay for my kids by people like me who pay taxed and work for a living. I think I should go have random intercourse with someone and oops get pregnant and be able to get a free ride in life. You are welcome to all the single people with kids who don't work because you have kids, alot of people have kids and still work, but that I could help support you and yours by working and paying taxes. You are being rewarded for making bad decisions, not that the kid is a mistake in anyway, but you  the parent are to blame. I now get stuck in a regular job, not being able to go to school cause my parents weren't rich,  work for the government and because I don't have kids and don't work. Tell me how that is any way fair?

 I am a 22 year old male from southeastern nc. I have a year of school under my belt and im planning on transfereing to a college in FL. I am interested in Engineering physics with a minor in high energy, rocketry  or theoretical physics.  I am the first person in my family to attend college and my dad didn't graduate high school, but did recieve his GED. My father has been figherfighter for 30 years and he was a fire cheif for 12 years. My mother was a stay at home mom, she graduated highschool but never attended college. She is 50 and has come down with alzetheimers disease and is about to go to a nursing home.

 

Is there anyone who can guide my to locations where I can find finacial aid for school? 

 thank you.

How to determine the federal refundable part of the perkins loan fund

I aready have health problems due to alcohol would I still qualify?

 

how do we apply for this scholarship??

can mexicans apply to this scholarships?

 in response to Slgliem...   

You can look here for scholarship money

 http://www.fastweb.com/

and for your school scholarship program check this link out

http://www.sheboygan.uwc.edu/admissions/admissionScholarship.htm

More infromation can be found in my blog

http://starshine1.aidpage.com/

Good luck 

I am looking for some money for college and I was wondering if someone could help me find some. I am looking for to go to University of Wisconsin SHeboygan.

Scott GLiem 

oh my goodness, I'm so lost..... 35 yr old mother going back to school in a week. I'm overwhelmed at all the things I'm finding, but not sure what I should focus on when trying to find aid to help me, lol Can anyone lead me in the direction to go to find and apply for aid? Thanks

 in response to Keira...   You shoud check with the financial aid office at the school that you want to go to first - if anyone would know it would be them.  You can also start researching online for some scholarships and grants.  There are a lot of scholarship programs out there.

Im a 19 yr old male college student I want to get my masters degree in Chemistry and minor in psychology im interested in researching psychoactive drugs and addiction I need help paying for school I need any grants or scholorships available to me or training programs available if anyone knows where I can find any of these things reply to this post or e-mail me at h3artshapedb0x@hotmail.com

I am a 26 year old female who wants to go back to school for a masters degree in Interior design. I need help with paying for school. Are there any grants or scholarships awarded to people looking to change their careers by furthering their education in the arts?

I am a single mother, currently working on my last leg of my associates in criminal justice. Upon completion, I will be continuing my education in hopes of completing my bachelor's in criminal justice. As of right now I reside in California and am looking to relocate out of state; I am an online student so no interuption will take place in my education.

My question is are there any grants or scholarships that would be worth looking into? My FAFSA for 2010-2011 was submitted this evening. Should I be on the look out for other $$$ to assist me in my educational quest?

 in response to tishana...   Here is an excerpt from one of my pages about grants and grant programs:

Single Mothers

"I am a single disabled mother living in a small town. I have just returned to college here and plan to graduate in spring of 08 and transfer to the University of Bakersfield. Are there any scholarships that I could apply for and is there something that would help me catch up on my heating bill and get me a good computer? My email address is k~@c~.com. Just in case you needed to know my major is social science. Thank you." K~

Thank you for your email. I will address your first question. Time and time again I have noted on both pages about grants and grant-related information about the availability of grants/scholarships and funding for those that are disabled, single working mothers and or those wanting to continue their education. The answer to your question is "Yes" there are scholarships and funding that you can apply for. As a matter of fact the number of funding programs that you are eligible to apply for increases because of your disability and the major that you have chosen. I know for a fact that there is an organization devoted to helping single mothers and will even help in them paying back their student loan. I found out about this organization when I was finding grant programs for a client who is also a single mother. And this is just one of many programs. You have to understand that these funding programs (including the scholarship programs) were put in place to help fill a need. In your specific case the fact that you want to continue your education in the field that you mentioned above is one of the reasons why there are scholarship programs at all.

 in response to candymommy...   

I guess you read all the news about the grants / scholarships and other programs that the President has set aside for those who want to go back to school?

 Number one there are some colleges that will pay your FULL tuition!  As sad as it is to say there are some predominently black colleges that will pay the FULL tuition of white students who apply.

Secondly you should check with financial aid office of the school that you want to go to to find out what programs can help you with paying your way through school.

I have mentioned it before but my very first client was a single mother who was looking for grant and funding programs to help pay her way through school.  Plus she wanted to start her own daycare business when she graduated from school.  I was able to find her 4 grant programs that she was eligible to apply for - so that should just go to tell you that there are such kinds of grant programs out there. Here is an excerpt from one of my pages about grant programs

My last completed project was for a client that is a single mother and I managed to find 4 funding programs for her.

 

• The first grant funding program was for those who are minorities and want to start their own business. Previously the grant award was $20,000,00 but it has since been raised to over $45,000.00!

   

• The 2nd was a funding program to help single mothers who are still pursuing their education. Not only does this organization provide financial help they also help with paying off a single mother's student loan(s)!

   

• The 3rd was another organization (and not a government grant program) that is specifically targeted towards women

   

• And the 4th was another source of student scholarship monies!

 There are also programs out there that will help a single mother pay back some or all of her student loans!  There are also other programs out there that will pay off all or part of your student loans depending upon the kind of work that you choose to do.  A lot of these program are for teachers.

I would also suggest that you look for more grant programs simply because with grant programs you will not have to pay the money back and your credit rating will have no bearing on you applying.

Another thing too - the more loans you get the more money you will have to pay back - so that is why I suggest you look more into grants and scholarships -because there are just too many of them out there! 

i am a 26 year old stay at home mom and i have very bad credit due to years ago. i am trying anything to get a studint loan for school can anyone give me ideas?? i already apply for the pell grant

How do I apply?

Hi,

I'm a 5th semester vet student at a caribbean school.  Our private loan company has recently dropped our school due to the economy.  I can't get gov't loans because my school is not title IV certified.  I am taking an additional class online from a US school to get some gov't loans but it is not enough to cover living expenses and tuition for vet school.  An additional loan is available through wells fargo but I can't get it because I don't have a cosigner.  I am from a single parent home and my mom is a senior citizen currently going through lchemo for lymphoma, so she can't help me at all.   Does anyone know of any options?  All these politicians say there is all this unused money, how do I find it?!! I really don't want to drop out of school. I have applied to transfer to a U.S. school but they aren't taking anyone right now, as they only do if someone fails out.  Please, if anyone knows anything, it would be appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

I am 47 years old and working but am enrolled in a distance learning program with Nutrional Therapy Institue in Nutrition.  Is there a grant that could help me fund my further education.

is there a grant that i can apply for single moms, with kids, who needs to pay back school loans, and needs to go back to school?

How do I apply for this kind of scolarship?

i am a senior graduating may 2010 and i want to attend unt(university of north texas) and i need a grant or loan or scholarship some kind of way to pay for my schooling...does anyone know where i can find help to do this?

I'm suppose to start school Jan. 11th, 2010 at Miami Middletown, Ohio. I can't afford it and need grants. Grants to go to school and living exspence

 in response to ugottaluvciara...   

If you know what type of scholarship that you are applying for then it is as simple as following their rules and guidelines for applying.   The students who are considered most for the scholarships are the ones that follow the guidelines and rules of the application the best.

this would be my first time applying for a scholarship, what should i do first?

what loans with the lowest interest rate are available for consolidating existing loans for a student going into teaching? 

I am looking for grant money to attain my PHD in counseling psychology. Any suggestions?

 

Steve 

 in response to hsgrad2be...   

Hello there, I would first check out trade schools in your area that offer classes for LVNs, their financial aid office can help you with the Grants, Scolarships and loans, it usually will take you 18 months to complete an LVN program.

Once you have completed this you can start working, I would go and get a job at a hospital as most of them have education programs where they will pay for you to continue your education so you can proceed to

a RN program.I will tell you to take a lot more math classes as the entrance exam for a good RN school is not easy and has a lot of math (Algebra) involved but you can do it.

 

I am 17 and a high school senior. My transcript grades are not too impressive due to math(which i suck at). I want scholarships and grants for nursing but i am unsure of where I could go to get the best aid. My email address is j.reid92@hotmail.com

 

Signed

hsgrad2be

I am on welfare and i want to do school online for my bachelors. My qustion is what do I have to do to recieve these financial aid besides a student loan.

what kind of grants or scholarships are out there for single mothers

Hi,  I am contemplating changing Careers from working in the Semiconductor Industry to a Nursing Career, I have been a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-I for 8 years.  I am looking into the possibility of grants/scholarships but am having a hard time finding anything for a Married White Male (Retired Military), I currently still need some kind of income during the education process as well..  Any Ideas...  I am not in the "Need Based" category, but if I quit my job to pursue this education I would be in some financial need .. but really do not want to put myself in that situation....  Thank You  Walt Bennett

Am presently seeking financing to obtain books and to attend a 14 day class to improve my ability to becoe re-employed. The costs are appproximately $4000.00 to get the materials I need and to attend the class so I may get certified. i've tried numerous sites and have had no luck. Any advise or assistance would be great. Thanks to all.

during high school i was top of my class but when i came to college it was a slow down hill from there but never the less is was a declining progression. My g.p.a is not where i would like for it to be and i would like to still recieve aid to assist me in my endevor to recieve an education. Is that possible? If so what sites or steps to i have to do to recieve?

im looking for grants for lpn to rn program in mississippi   any help would be greatly appreciated  thanx!!!!!

I'm in need for additional money for my tuition to further my Bachelors in an Entertainment Business Degree. Does anyone know where I can go to find additional funds? How can I get those additional funds?

I also need help to get my transportation going again so I can get around for my studies.

I am currently receiving financial aid through fafsa but it does not cover all of my tuition cost nor additional costs needed.

If anyone has an answer for me or can help out please contact me at:Tiarati@yahoo.com

Thanks!

I guess this is where I would ask about grants, right? Ok - I am half indian american (1/4 charokee, 1/4 blackfoot). I was told I can get a check from the government each month because of this fact, and also I can get property, and a college grant also. How much truth is there to this, and where would I look into it?

how do i get some financial assistance other than what i have already recieved through fafsa?  wanna start in january but im getting the run around!

Would this pay for training in hypnotherapy?

i need help on getting extra money for like gas and home expenses to go threw a eight month traing course for medical asistant trainning please help

Foreign trained dentist looking to find goverment grants to attend NYU or Columbia Dental School. Anyone that knows where to turn? Any organizatioNs other than FAFSA?

How do I get a loan that the money comes to me to help with my living. I had to go down to part-time to take care of my daughter while going to school. Please someone help. I have very bad credit so I seem not to be able to get a loan anywhere. Is there a student loan out there that can help me?

How do I find grants to pay for my tution. I have a pell grant but it's not enough.

HI,

 am not resident in USA, i live in european country, can i get use of this loan, since am also phd student and i really need funding.

Regards

 

 in response to jmiller0921...   There are so many grant and scholarship programs for nursing students out there that it isn't even funny! There are especially some grant programs for single mothers who want to study nursing. Just visit my Grant Basics 101 Blog to take a look at some of the grant programs that are available!

Im a full time prenursing student that is eligable for the pell grant. Im having trouble finding other grants that I can get. If anyone has any suggestions Im all ears. please and thank you

kit kat apply for fafsa free gov pell grant also sallie mae if never a loan before they will finace you as long as never a loan or been default on a student loan. Thats what I did and no probs going to school financed. I am looking for more grants or scholorships if know any please someone let me know ok :)

I'm Looking for a government grant for college and the internet searching either wants a ssn, or personal information. Does anyone know of a number to call to speak to a real live person

DO YOU HAVE TO GOOD OR FAIR CREDIT FOR ANY TYPE OF STUDENT LOAN AND IFYOU VERY BAD CREDIT ANY CHANCES OF GETTING A LOAN

My son just found out today that the $5,000.00 football scholarship that he was promised when he signed to play football with Bemidji State University is not going to happen.  it seems that the coaches do this very frequently at BSU--promise $ to get you to sign and then "sorry, we just don't have enough to go around".  This is heartbreaking for my son since he now will not be able to continue with college and it is the end of his football dream.  i have to try to find a way to find some kind of financial help for him.  I am going to try to find a part-time job in addition to my current fulltime job to help him as much as I possibly can.  Any suggestions anyone?

Does this include the Medical Bill and Coding career?

I was laid off my job in Nov, 2008 and I've decided to go back to school. I've been going to school at a community college and for software development. I have a 3.88 gpa cumilative. I want to get a bachelors in computer engineering at a school in the dayton, oh area, but I can't afford to pay bills and take out massive student loans to do it. I was wondering is there a way to get some scholarship money to do my computer engineering bachelors. I'm trying my best to succeed, but it seems like the only barriers I have are monitary. Anybody have any sugestions?

 

email me at fernandizo at yahoo.com

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE GRANTS AVAILABLE IN THE FIELD OF HEAVY MACHINERY? IF SO WHERE

i'm starting culinary school on Nov.9th.  i'm excited, but very nervous jsut the same because it is soooo expensive.  i'm a 37 year old Jewish Tattoo Artist that is very concerned aboot my living expenses and whatnot while i'm in school.  does anybody out there know of any grants available to anyone with any of those attributes???

 

Would going to school for zoology and wildlife conservation qualify for this scholarship?

I WOULD LIKE GET A CERTIFICATION TO BECOME A PHLEBOMIST.  THE SCHOOL I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND DOES NOT HAVE A FINANCIAL AID DEPT AND THE COURSE IS ONLY 7 WEEKS.  CAN I FIND GRANTS TO HELP ME

29 year old female recently excused for my employer where I was a pharmacy Tech,not receiving any support from my childs father and trying to mantain a home and a roof over my childs head.  unable to be hired anywhere else as a Tech. because I was only certified for that company, looking to find a grant to help me get back into school so I can continue on with my occuption.