Grants for college?? My husband wants to go to college. We have 3 kids, so it's hard for me to work.?

Question

Is there a way he can go to a college for free and have money to pay bills at home??

Answer 1

It may or may not be possible on the college grants because they are based on the income of the prior tax income filing, savings, marital status, and total members in the family. For example, if he were interested in attending in the fall 2007 semester, he would be submitting the figures off of the 2006 income tax return. The commercials neglect to mention the fact that I just said. In addition, those grants only exist if an undergraduate student working on the first degree at that level and will not pay for a second degree at that level. I will list some free resources to help finance the college education.

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, a campus work study job can help with money needed during the school year. The program is funded by the federal government. It will be a job on campus and most times can work to your availability schedule. There should be a box on the FAFSA form for it.

Fourth, fill out the FAFSA form after January 1 of your senior year of high school. It will qualify her for need based financial aid from the federal government and the school itself. It will come in the form of scholarships, Pell Grant, student loans, and the work study program.

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!

Answer 2

Selfish - Concerned chiefly or only with oneself: Nope, that doesn't sound like you. Your reasons are not for yourself but for the wellfare of your family as a whole. Here are some wise sayings from Benjamin Franklin: Look before, or you will find yourself behind. An empty bag cannot stand upright. Hunger never saw bad bread. Diligence is the mother of good-luck (Self-respect is the root to dilegence). No gains without the pains. I just graduated from a 2 year technical school at the age of 37 as a Computer Aided Drafter and I am know making about 40 thousand a year and before I went to school I had dead end jobs, living at in-laws vaccant house that was infested with termites and mold, have 2 kids and a wife that was misserable. I now live in a home valued at 350,000 dollars in San Antonio, TX, I drive a Mercedez and 33 thousand dollar 4 door Limited Edition Tundra, and I am very happy now. Two years out of our lifes was priceless because I can know give and do things I could'nt do before with my family. In conclussion: My wife did not like the idea at first because she would feel isolated and take on a lot more responsiblities and it caused arguments but at the end I ended up a valedictorian with a 4.0. gpa and perfect attendance landing me a secure job with the largest research company in the world Southwest Research Institute in the Space and Science division as a Drafter. So, all I have to say to you is that your fiance' is being selfish and you deserve to do what is in the best interest for the family. Go for it! Remember that you are the Architect of your financial future. By the way, at the end of it all, my wife got over it real quick and so will your fiance'. Sincerely, SuperDave

Answer 3

I know a lot of people that went to college with kids, and it actually made it easier financially, because with 0 to little income, they were all eligible for medicaid and various state assistance. Also, there are scholarships available for non traditional students. You will have to call the university he is applying to for information on their specific fin aid. For federal money, he will have to go on the FAFSA website and fill out the form. If your combined income is low enough, he will be eligible for grants (up to $4,000ish per year) and loans. You will primarily be using loans to pay bills, housing, food, etc. The first time he fills out the FAFSA, it will try to say that he has a high EFC (which is bad), however, when he quits his job he can fill out a "change of circumstances" form, which you can get from his school to explain that he no longer has an income. They will then adjust the EFC accordingly.

Answer 4

he needs to go to the financial aide office at the college. they will know all grants he can apply for. most will depend on your family income. it would probable be a good idea to go to your local employment office. they would know of any current gov. programs for retraining. also check on different scholarships he might qualify for. also check on married student housing. that would save a good bit. he might have to work part time, but i think it can be done.
good luck.

Answer 5

lmao. you want to support a family of 5 on financial aid alone? you are in for a very rude awakening, sorry to say