grant money?

Question

I was wondering if anyone knows of any grant money that a first time college student whos high school grades where only average and is 21. I graduated in 04 and now trying to go to school and I have spent hours looking for scholarships and can't seem to come up with anything. I have taken out loans for now but if I can find some grants it would make it easier to just go to school and not worry about having to work and go to school. I have lloked at fastweb and site like that I just need to know of grants and there web site not search sites.

Answer 1

It may be hard to get scholarships if you haven't been in school for a little while but you should definately try FASFA-federal aid. These are grants, not scholarships. Go to your schools financial aid office or registrars office and see if you meet the standards. Because you are still 21 you will not be considered dependent (unless you are married or have children) and will be a dependent of your parents or guardians. Once you reach 24 you will be self dependent and it is much easier to get aid. My parents died when I was in high school so I have always recieved a little aid, it's usually just enough to pay for classes and I come up with my book money ($500 a semester). I have searched the web for scholarships for myself but after several years I still haven't found an appropriate website, only sites that want to sell scholarship books. Don't get suckered...just see your financial aid or registrar administrator.

Answer 2

Source(s):
http://www.salliemae.com ( For student loans)!!!!

http://www.iefa.org -------> International Students on the web <----

http://www.about.com --->Great search engine and information site for everything <---

http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml --> Dept. of Education for any questions<--

http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.gocollege.com

http://www.collegeboard.com

http://www.scholarships.com

http://www.walmartfoundation.org

Please go to the Department of Education for more help and a list of student loan foundations.