I have 2 felonies and a few misemeanors in wisconsin. I was 17 when convicted. I am 20 now and I really want to go to collage.
2006-08-26 19:08:19 · 11 answers · asked by Osummer 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
I was wavied into adult court when i was 16
so all the stuff i did is on my record. Its even hard to get a half desent job.Because
in wisconsin court records can be seen on a state website.
http://wcca.wicourts.gov/index.xsl
2006-08-26 19:52:00 · update #1
Having felony convictions may prevent you from voting in some states, but it should not prevent you from receiving federal student aid. In fact, having a conviction does not automatically prevent you from receiving federal aid from other programs including the Small Business Administration.
The first step for determining financial aid eligibility for student aid is completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Question 13 on the FAFSA is in regards to drug convictions. Contrary to popular belief, a prior drug conviction does not necessarily make you ineligible for federal student aid. The worksheet below will help you determine if you can be considered eligible for financial aid.
Most colleges and universities do not ask if the student applying for admissions has a felony record. So, that should not keep you from being admitted. If there is a community college, junior college, or technical college close to where you currently live, you may find it easier to start there and then move to a four-year university after two years. In addition to making the transition smoother, two-year colleges are generally less expensive.
The .pdf file below is the Employment Information Handbook prepared for inmates in federal prison. You might find this to be an interesting resource for your education and future employment.
2006-08-27 04:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Merries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-24 16:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As other posters said, felonies will prevent you from getting any federal aid (including grants and federally funded loans). I would go to your financial aid office at your institution and discuss your options with your counselor. You might be able to qualifiy for some private loans but keep in mind that the interest rates are very high and variable on most of them. As far as scholarships, many ask about criminal history (which they are allowed, by law to do) so that may or may not be a viable option. Check out your options and in the end hopefully all will work out. Good luck.
2006-08-26 20:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only way your felonies will hurt you is if they are drug convictions...then you might have to do some type of treatment before you can be eligible for financial aid. Otherwise, you are as eligible as any other student and might even be considered for some disadvantaged/minority type grant programs. Send in a FAFSA as soon as you can.
2006-08-27 13:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by Scott H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 22:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Felonies prevent you from receiving any government aid but you can still check into private scholarships. Also, many companies will pay for employees' tuition out of pocket, so see what jobs are available in your area that may cater to this. Check their company websites and benefit pages.
2006-08-26 20:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I THOUGHT CRIMES COMMITTED WHEN YOU ARE A JUVENILE ARE SEALED RECORDS ? I DON'T THINK THAT STUFF IS ON THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION , NOT REALLY SURE .GET THE APPLICATION AND REVIEW IT ...ASK A LOCAL LEGAL AID SOCIETY FOR HELP AS TO YOUR QUESTION ABOUT THE FELONY CHARGES ETC..... I AM CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL BE OK THOUGH ........GOOD LUCK ...
COLLEGE GIVES MORE THAN A NEW START .......YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY . FORGET YOUR PAST AND SHOOT FOR LAW SCHOOL .........
2006-08-26 19:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by cesare214 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try looking into scholarships. Loans always put you into debt.
2006-08-26 19:13:42 · answer #8 · answered by Ohay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only private ones.
2006-08-26 19:10:06 · answer #9 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try american education services. Their interest is high but you shouldnt have any problems.
2006-08-26 21:04:45 · answer #10 · answered by amofber 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋