Just wondering if you think I could go to school for free. I am married (usually knocks me out of any goverment help), with one child. Our income is about 26,000 a year. I'm not working. Do you think I'll still have to pay? I want to go back to school next year.
2006-10-01 13:17:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
well ill tell you from experience. Im married, have one kid, and last year me and my husband only made 15,000 and I got all my school and books paid for.I go to Polk Community COllege. but when you apply for fasfa, and your done it will usually give you and efc total. efc stands for estimated family contribution thats how much you are expected to pay so if you want i will give you the link. here it is. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ good luck
2006-10-01 15:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to financing college, every situation is different.
Definitely get in touch with the Financial Aid Office at the college you want to go back to (usually can find information on the college website). They can give you a several options about loans, grants, and scholarships you could look in to.
Also it wouldn't hurt to search for scholarships and grants online. I know there are 1000's of schloarships catered toward certain demographics (i.e. women, minorities, married, disabled, etc.) Try fastweb.com (a scholarship database) if you haven't already.
I'm not sure if you've already tried applying through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), because I'm not entirely sure that being married already excludes you from receiving goverment aid.
In my personal opinion, I'm not sure if you would be able to get government aid since you already have an income. Like I said, it all depends on your situation.
2006-10-01 20:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by JSAM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a way if you qualify for the PELLgrant. Apply for the different loans and grants offered. There are so many scholarships offered. Go to the Internet. The library also can help. go to the school of choice and depending on what you want to do (nursing, teaching) there will be agencies that will offer scholarships for those specifics fields, so apply. Also if you are a minority, they have those scholarships as well. Do not get discouraged!
2006-10-01 20:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by Ness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to do is fill out a FAFSA form to see what aid you are eligible for. If you still want to attend and decide that it is worth it to take out loans. Try a private loan. The repayment options are usually fairly easy to manage and the benefits of a college diploma might really translate into more money in the end for you. I strongly recommend http://www.thinkfinancial.com for private loans if you decide that is the road you want to take. Good Luck, it doesn't hurt to see what is out there and costs you nothing.
2006-10-01 20:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to go for free. Just make sure you talk to a councelor at the school you want to go, that way they can give you more information. Once you fill the Fafsa application, they'll let you know if you qualify or not. But you might be able to go for free. Good luck!
2006-10-01 20:25:27 · answer #5 · answered by #125 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply for financial aid and if you have to provide any recent tax information contact the IRS to get your local office's address and office hours and go there and get a non filer's statement because you're going to need that when you apply for the pell grant and you can also apply for scholarships at Fastweb.com and Scholarships.com.
2006-10-01 20:37:07 · answer #6 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋