2006-06-18 02:04:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
In addition to filing the FAFSA, you should see if your employer offers tuition assistance. If not, perhaps you could switch jobs to an employer that offers that perk. If you worked for a college, you'd probably be able to take a couple classes per semester for free.
2006-06-18 03:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many employers offer tuition assistance. One that is very popular among employers is tuition reimbursement. However with this you have to pay the tuition up front and then at the end of the semester you submit your grades (most employers require you maintain an A/B average) with the completed form to your employer and they reimburse you.
FAFSA is a great way to go. You can apply and see what loans/grants/etc you qualify for before you actually accept anything. If you have any kids odds are you will get enough assistance through grants and loans, that you don't pay interest on, to cover your tuition. This depends on your state. THESE GRANTS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. You should apply online JANUARY 1st.
2006-06-18 04:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by Single mom/full-time student 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you need to do is complete a FAFSA. You can do this online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is a free application for federal aid. If you do not qualify for federal grants, you can apply for Stafford loans (and many other federally funded loans depending on your college of choice) at the college you want to attend. There are also scholarship that may be available, check out www.fastweb.com for tons of scholarships.
And my favorite answer:
"Never give up on your educational dreams!"
2006-06-18 02:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
*save your money and pay cash later.
*or you could get a home equity line of credit if you own your home. Lines of credit give you the flexibility to buy anything whenever you want and make monthly payments on it. It's a variable rate that goes along with the prime rate but you also have the option to lock it in, meaning making it a fixed rate.
*Actually, a student loan would be better cause they let you start making payments on it after you're done with school. And they normally have lower rates.
*Always try for financial aid first.
2006-06-18 02:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by xalsk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the college you want to go to to see what they have to suggest most have an adult student coordinator that will help you
2006-06-18 02:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by jchas64651 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold, hard cash so you won't be in debt for the rest of your natural life!!!!
2006-06-18 02:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋