Is there anyone out there that gives full scholarships to older students?

Question

I am 27 years old, and I desperately want to go to William Paterson University to be a music teacher. Does anyone know of any organizations that would pay for my schooling?

Answer 1

The best way of finding money to go to William Paterson University is several different approaches including the FAFSA form, and I recommend applying to many scholarships no matter the amount. Since you will be considered an independent student instead of under your parents' income, it is the wiser choice. I will include some other sources to locate money for college tuition.

First, fill out the FAFSA form. It will award you a percentage of money based on your income and savings (family income and savings if married). It will qualify you for a Pell Grant. In addition, it will qualify you for need based college scholarships and student loans.

Second, 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.

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

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!