i need to know what grants are available to me....please help?

Question

I AM TRYING TO ENROLL IN SCHOOL FOR CHRIMINAL JUSTICE...WELL I RAN INTO A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND CAN NOT FIND A CO SIGHNER SO I CAN GET FINANCIAL AID...I AM A LOW INCOME MARRIED BUT SEPERATED MOTHER OF THREE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR IT MY SELF...I NEED INFO ON GRANTS AND AID AVAILABLE TO ME IN THE TENNESSEE AREA....PLEASE HELP ME IF POSSIBLE

Answer 1

Have you tried filling out the FAFSA form? It is the first step in locating financial aid for college. I also recommend checking with the local welfare or human resources office because they can help you with day care assistance, medical insurance and food stamps if you meet income requirements. They also have a workforce program which can help with the funding too. I will include some more free resources 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, 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 prior to entering college. 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.

Fifth, some companies do offer a tuition reimbursement program. Check with your human resources office for more information.

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!