2006-06-13 13:51:43 · 14 answers · asked by june777720 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
There are tons of scholarships that go unclaimed each year. Many $400, $500 or $1000 scholarships never even get applied for because people think it's chump change and not worth applying for. Well, get a few of those $500 scholarships and it'll really make a dent in your tuition bill.
Do a search on scholarships, search your major, your ethnic heritage, your town, your parents employers, your employer, hobbies, high school, local chamber of commerce/rotary/ lion's club etc. Left-handed? There is a scholarship out there for you! Older woman returning to school? There are scholarships out there for you. Do combined searches on more than one criteria "hispanic women aviation scholarships" etc.
Go to the library and ask the reference librarian for a reference book on scholarships. They usually have more than one. There are all kinds of scholarships out there, you just have to start applying yourself and make it your summer career to send out letters everyday for scholarships. Good luck!
2006-06-13 14:36:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your state can have a university fund software very similar to the next: Created via LB 1003 in January 2001, the College Savings Plan of Nebraska is composed of 32 funding choices starting from conservative to competitive finances and portfolios, every of which were accepted via the Nebraska Investment Council. Enrollment within the plan qualifies households and contributors for a $one million,000 deduction on their state revenue tax. These 529 plans are to be had for mothers and fathers AND grandparents!!!
2016-09-09 01:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! no matter of age sex or race everyone has an equal opportunity to get grants and loans. Say you just got your GED at 50. The GED program gives you so much money towards your schooling. Here it is 500.00. But it helps with books. Funds are available to all people. who knows you could get one to pay your way all the way through. Call the school financial Aid program and they will help you!
2006-06-13 14:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by splashykp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! There's got to be a lot of research on your end though. You can apply for Scholarships, and many organizations give generous amounts of money for adults 50 and over, depending on your goals. I would suggest you start somewhere like this:
http://www.brokescholar.com
This is an excellent place to start. Of course, you always have financial aid at the college itself, and you can apply for a loan for college.
2006-06-13 14:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Trucker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes , go to the college of your choice to the financial aid dept, and they will give u forms to fill out for aid , loan or scholarships,, or all of the above,,, ask to speak to a counselor that may help u in planning,, i am 44 and just went back to school,, i have a loan and a scholarship
2006-06-13 13:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is financial aid everywhere. You just need to find a college that will help you find the help that you need. Good luck and take care.
2006-06-13 13:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by momof3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the same funding for someone just graduating from high school
2006-06-13 13:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by nina_naumann2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you a veteren? talk to the va. if not you can apply for grants and loans. talk to a councelor at a college to find out what's available.
2006-06-13 17:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by Stuie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Check with the schools or programs you are interested in.
2006-06-13 13:55:19 · answer #9 · answered by soozemusic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some schools are free for older students - check the requirements of the school(s) you are interested in
2006-06-13 15:35:04 · answer #10 · answered by izackcarson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋