Are there any grants that pay for online schools that are accredited.?

Question

I am wanting to change my career to something I may enjoy more. I am currently laid off from my main job and would need something that covers tuition and cost of living expenses.

Answer 1

First of all, because you've been laid off, depending on what field you used to be in, you may qualify for government sponsored retraining. You'll need to ask about this at unemployment.

If you don't qualify, then you likely do qualify for financial aid, which is usually some combo of grants and loans (usually mostly loans). You'd need to fill out the FAFSA, which is the application form for this.

Also, once you identify a school, ask them what scholarships they offer. Some of them offer scholarships to career changers, to older women... a variety of things. Worth it to ask.

Also ask any clubs or organisations that you belong to. Polish women, Ancient Order of Hibernians, what have you.

Lastly, I ask that you, especially if you're going back to school to change careers, avoid schools like Devry and U Phoenix, which have poor reputations with many employers. You want to invest your time and effort in a school that is quality, or at least less polarizing - less of a lightening rod.

I'd prefer that you attend school in person, unless you absolutely can not physically set foot on campus. Employers strongly prefer this. If, however, online is your only option, at least attend an online program that it attached to a reputable, brick and mortar university. I'll give a list of a few examples, to get you started:

University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University of Denver
University of Maryland
Duke University
Drexel
Carnegie Mellon
Penn State
Ball State
U Nebraska - Lincoln
Babson
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
University of Illinois
Penn State
Colorado State U

And there are others. But in general, when you're looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their "brick and mortar" campus.

So also look at your own state colleges, and, if an associates is what you want, also your local community college. You may be surprised at what they offer online/via distance.

Answer 2

The FAFSA, www.fafsa.ed.gov can be used for schools such as University of Phoenix and other accredited online schools.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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