i am looking to go to school but dont have any idea how to go about doing it or how to pay for it. i am a convicted felon and i really wanna change my life but i am very uneducated in the work force. i have a son whom needs me to a better father. i just want to be able to support him, and need some help to do it. but i want to work and i want an education.
2007-02-20 06:27:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
If you are still on parole, try speaking with your parole officer. He/she may be able to put you in touch with someone that can help structure a plan for you. Also, if you are in a church, speak with your pastor about your desires to work and get an education. Or, contact your city or town's employment office. Often times they have work/school programs for the unemployed. But, first, get in touch with your parole officer as he/she might know of programs targeted for men just like you.
I applaud your efforts to put your life back on track and your desire to be a man and father for your son. Best wishes and God bless!
2007-02-20 06:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by Apple21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the deal: a convicted felon is eligible to receive financial aid under Title IV funding (grants, Stafford, etc..) as long as the crime was not drug related. The issue will lie in your acceptance to college. Every college has a different policy on whether they will accept a convicted felon or not. Contact the schools you're interested in for their policy.
What is it you would like to do? What you're interested in will dictate the type of college you should attend. And unlike a previous answer listed below - not all technology schools are rip-offs!! I assume he's referring to Nationally Accredited schools which you should be careful with (ITT, Everest, etc..).
Look for Regional Accreditation: This is the highest level a college can get. This is what your traditional universities, and even DeVry University, will have.
If you post what you're interested in doing, I can make some suggestions. Good luck and good job in changing your life!
2007-02-22 23:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by JenneB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, but good for you for trying to better yourself. You can become better educated simply by reading about topics that interest you, as well as topics that could benefit you in the workplace. I would contact your local college access center and see if they could offer you any help. No matter what, do not give up. You can get an education if you want it bad enough, it just may take some time and patience.
2007-02-20 14:37:02 · answer #3 · answered by exiletheking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, I admire the attitude. I don't know where you live, but in my town there's a Community College. Stay away from those tech "universities" that offer to find you a job upon "graduation". You'll find the ripoff places advertising on daytime TV. Avoid that sh*t. Like I say, be upfront and honest, go to the Community College, ask them where Financial Aid Office is. Ask them if they have Vocational courses and/or job counseling. The amount of financial assitance you qualify for is based on your previous year's income. ANYBODY can do it and you can too.
2007-02-20 14:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try financial aid office where you plan to attend
2007-02-20 14:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by charles h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋