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Q: How can I get some more college grants?
Anyone know details on college grants? I recieved only 1800 in Pell Grants this semester in college. This covers almost nothing. How can I recieve more? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

A: I heard it depends on your parents income, and how many units your taking in school.

Q: Can I receive college grants for being native american?
I'm 1/4 native american, and will be attending college in a year. Are there scholarships/grants i can get? if so how much?

A: There is a chance. But rather than grants, you will probably qualify for scholarships. There is a difference. The gov does give away billions of dollars per year in grants, you just have to know how to find them. Reliable grant databases can be hard to come by. The site that I found that worked for me is below. Best of luck to you!

Q: What is a good website where I can apply for college grants?
I mean the grants where you write essays and then if you win, they give you money.

A: Try www.fastweb.com they have tons and tons of scholarships

Q: How can i qualify for college grants?
I'm 19 years old and live with my parents but i want to live on my own and was hoping that i would qualify for grants. Would i qualify for more grants if i lived on my own separate from my parents? What would i have to do?

A: In order to qualify for federal grants, you have to apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov Grants are based on family income so you will need your and your parents income tax returns to complete. Usually the lower your income is the more likely you are to qualify. Here is a good publication about the different kinds of federal fin aid.

Q: Are you suppose to be accepted into a college before you apply for grants and loans?
What are some good web sites to find grants? And is there anything I should know about applying for college and grants?

A: Yes! You need to know that you will be attending that college before filling the applications.... otherwise you will get approved for financial aide... and then say you dont get accepted... then, well, you will have to cancel that request.... if that all makes sense. But yes, wait for the acceptance, then apply for grants. Sites: www.scholarships-ar-us.org/grants/ www.careersandcolleges.com/ www.freegrantsources.com/ Hope that helps!

Q: Someone told me about grants that college students use for spending money? Any one know more info?
any more suggestions about college grants, im going to USC and need all the $$ i can get

A: They could be refering to the Pell Grant based on the figures from the FAFSA form. True, it could bring more money. However, it is an income based program. It takes into consideration your parents' income and savings along with your income and savings (at a higher rate). In addition, your family household size is considered along with how many are or will be attending college that academic year. An idea might be to become a part of the campus work study program through the FAFSA form. I will include some free resources below to find tuition money for USC. Good luck!

Q: Where can I find college grants for someone married with no kids?
I don't want to get into loans unless I have to. Are there any scholorships for anyone like me? I am 35 and married, my husband works with a good income also, so grants may not be a choice for me unless you all know something I don't. I finally figured out nursing is not for me after talkng to a few, I wouldlike to finish my teaching degree or do computers, anything to help pay for that? Thanks. :)

A: Government grants for education is dependent upon the family income and savings. The grant in question is called the Pell Grant. At your age and marital status, you would be considered an independent student, but you would have to include your husband's income on it. There are scholarships out there, but the best bet is to join several free membership scholarship search websites. I will include several free resources below. Good luck!

Q: Does anyone know of any college grants and/or scholarships for disabled undergrads?
My daughter has been accepted into the university of her choice and now needs to find the money to attend. People keep telling me that there should be a lot of scholarships and grants for someone like her (she's disabled), but I haven't come across that many.

A: Depending on her disability and her chosen field of study, she may be able to get help at the local Vocational Rehabilitation office. They sometimes help people with tuition and fees for people with disabilities. You will also have best luck for scholarships going directly to the school she is planning on attending. Usually they list them on their website along with the minimum academic requirements to apply.

Q: Where can i apply for actuall college grants and scholarships?
OK so it's really starting to piss me off i've been searching for grants and scholarships and so far i haven't been able to find anything but hastlers. every time i sign up for something new i recieve tons of garbage email it's crazy i feel like im not doing anything but putting my email and number out for phoenix university cause some how each site is connected to it lol but any who can anyone help.

A: I've got what you need right here - this is a great scholarships search resource offered directly by the US Department of Education. Take a look, and you'll see that they offer several types of search capabilities, and, they warn you, right there, about how to avoid the very scams that you've been stumbling into. Also check the second link - that's a government-vetted and approved site that provides information on a state-by-state basis about special funds available to the residents of each of the 50 states. I hope that helps!

Q: Are there any college grants out there for students with retired parents in thier household?
Both of my parents have been retired for a two years now, and I was wondering if there were any grants avaliable to because of thier retirement.

A: Grants are usually awarded on the basis of income. If your retired parents income is low, you may get a grant for this... not necessarily for them being retired.

Q: How does one go about receiving grants for college, what are the qualifications to get grants?
I am looking to go to college in the fall part time since I work full time and am moving out in May. I heard that people who don't live with their parents get better finncial aid and grants, but then I also heard that a person has to have a child or be married in order to get grants for college. Any good websights or advice or info would be great. I need to get the ball rollin so I actually go to college this year instead of taking another year off. Thanks

A: Go to the FAFSA government website. And fill out a FAFSA. The thing is, unless you are over 24 or married you must put your parent's information on the FAFSA. There is a way to get around it, but you have to have a lot (I mean a LOT) of proof that you have no help from your parents at all. You have to talk to your college's financial aid office to do that. If you and your parents make less than (I think) 75,000 dollars per year, you may qualify for some grants (such as Academic Competitiveness Grant)- to get a need based grant, you have to have combined incomes of less than 40,000 dollars I believe. You can also qualify for work study programs, and government subsidized student loans. Hop on it though! FAFSAs are due by May 1st, 2008 for you to get aid in the Fall 08-Spring -09-Summer 09 semesters!!! Financial Aid is first come first serve, so keep that in mind when reapplying next year. The earlier you apply, the more aid you can be eligible for. Also, the FAFSA takes care of any State Aid you may recieve. Over the summer, you should receive a letter from your college letting you know if you received Aid, where the Aid is from, and you must decline or accept that Aid before the year starts. The best source of info though is your school's financial aid office and FAFSA's web site. If you apply online it is much quicker (plus I think required now since May 1st is so close!).

Q: Should the Federal government give out college grants?
Should my tax dollars go to pay for someone else's kid to go to college? Or should that kid be forced to finance his own education?

A: The federal government sees federal financial aid as an investment in the future of our country. If students had no means of financial assistance in which to obtain a higher education, many of them would not be able to afford it and therefore opt out of attending at all. This would leave us with a very limited population of people that are qualified to do the highly technical or training-required jobs that all citizens depend on. Without financial aid, the majority of Americans would not be able to afford the rising cost of higher education. While I'm sure the financial aid system is abused on a daily basis (students spending their financial aid check on unneccessary things, falsifying information to receive more aid, etc.) it is a gamble that the federal government must take in order to ensure that even a small percentage of college enrolled people actually complete their degree and move on to jobs that we all depend on. So that paramedic that rushes you or a family member to the hospital, likely got their training funded with federal student aid. Or that doctor who performs your surgery likely relied on federal student loans to complete his doctorate program. So you see, with the rising cost of higher education and the reliance on technology for many common jobs today, federal student aid ensures that there will be qualified people to work the jobs that society needs in order to keep running.

Q: what is the best way to find GRANTS for college?
My boyfriend is going to Attend Techincal College and i need to find a better way to get him some grants they offered the pell grant and he recived that but there has to be other grants out there for him. Otherwise his schooling by the end of 4yrs is going to be around 80 grand.......How the heck do they expect people to attend school. Another get one on top of it is he isnt from the same state he is going to attend school..PLEASE HELP!

A: The other option is applying for scholarships out there. Unfortunately, grants are based on the parents income and family resources. This can result in not enough financial aid. There are a three of sources to locate them. However, it takes time to hear back on them and a little work, but remember, if he is selected, it means less money in student loans to pay back. First, check with the high school guidance office if he is still attending high school. They have a list of local scholarships available to its students. Second, check with the technical college's financial aid office. They have a list of private scholarships available to its students from companies and organizations to apply for consideration. Finally, join several free membership scholarship search websites. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information put into the forms. Good luck!

Q: Are there any college grants that will pay for college if you go into nursing?
I would love to go back to school but it is so expensive and loans are hard to pay off. Or are there any other careers that would get your college paid for if you majored in them?

A: It surely is. Check at the hospitals around your area. Even if you get loans they usually have programs that will pay off your loan if you agree to be employed with them for a specific number of years.

Q: Are there any college grants that will allow me to get in-state tuition for a college?
I live in Atlanta, Georgia and i would like to attend Clemson University. The only problem is that it is very expensive. A friend of mine told me that i could get a grant that would allow me to pay in-state tuition. Does anyone know about this grant? Thanks. And please leave a link to the site.

A: Some colleges (mostly state schools) have tuition waivers for students in neighboring states if they have certain grades, test scores, ect. The only way you can find out is by going to the school's (Clemson) financial aid website and seeing if they offer a tuition waiver and if you qualify.