Question about WIA funds?

Question

I'm planning on going back to school this year but was told by the department of job and family services that I would have to wait and see if they get funding for WIA. I'm freaking out because it's almost April and classes start in September.I want everything to go smoothly this year. If I don't get a grant from WIA, I'm looking at being around $5,000 short for my tuition. I applied for WIA once before and I wasn't qualified because I was already enrolled. Anyways, I'm worried. Does anyone have any idea when WIA would be getitng funds?

Answer 1

An idea might be to apply for FAFSA now. It will give money for college based on the family income and savings. I would also search for scholarships this weekend, too. I will list some free sources to locate money for college.

First, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.

Second, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Third, fill out the FAFSA form. It will help tap into federal and state need based financial aid along with scholarship money from the college itself. It is based on the parents' income and savings along with your income and savings. The form becomes available on January 1 for the upcoming fall semester or quarter. It needs to be renewed each year until college graduation. This should be filled out in her senior year.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!