I am a first generation college student and nobody I ask knows.
2007-01-19 13:45:26 · 6 answers · asked by goodpurplemonster 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
Federal - loans only after you have received one BS degree.
State - the 3 I know about offer no grants for grad students but some offer scholarships for graduate teaching degrees.
Institutional - this is your best shot, look for scholarships from your department or get a teaching fellowship which will either reduce tutition or give you free tuition in most schools.
2007-01-20 04:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by appylover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately Grads are limited to aid. There aren't any federal or state grants that are avaible unless there are private companies, or organizations that are willing to give them. There are scholarships available. Check with your financial aid office to see if there are any internal applications, if not, www.fastweb.com have a wide variety.
For student loans, the maximum amount of loans you can get for a year as a graduate is $18500.
2007-01-19 23:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by glassflower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a grad student, you are NOT eligible for federal grants, however, you are eligible for federal loans. Also, may schools use the FAFSA as a screening tool to see if you are eligible for school or state related grants. You have to ask the specific school you se interested to see what extra grants, loans, and scholarships they offer. I've been in the same situation.
2007-01-20 12:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, there was a student in a masters program who received a grant. I think it was an EOF. (I was shocked too. I know its offered for undergraduates) I believe it was in an experimential phase for graduate student. There are grants for graduate students, you will have to ask your GDP of your department. They aren;t voluntary distributed to students. I know they are limited and you have to be academically competitive to receive them.
2007-01-19 22:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine23511 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no. graduate students are only eligible for loans.
i had to borrow loans for my graduate education, but just for rent, etc. i had a graduate assistanship that paid for my tuition and paid me once a month. it was a meager living, but worth it, considering i didn't have to pay for the actual school part!
check to see if your school offers graduate assistanships!
2007-01-19 21:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by penguinfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this site has some good info on that
http://www.thestudentloanconsolidationguide.com
2007-01-22 21:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by pete09301971 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋