Online Education and Grants
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Getting Someone Else to Pay For Your Online Degree
Grants and Online Education
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According to the College Board's latest "Trends in Student Aid" report, in the 2005-06 school year, $134.8 billion in student aid was distributed from federal and state governments, colleges and universities, and other private funding sources. Grants made up 44% of all financial aid used by graduate and undergraduate student
Grants
A grant is another award that is given to you and does not have to be repaid. They can be awarded for study in a particular field, conducting certain research, or completion of work in the arts or letters. They can be from public or private institutions or corporations.
By far, the most common grant is the Federal Pell Grant.
You don't have to write an essay or get any letters of recommendation. And don't worry about your grades or past academic performance. You just have to really need the money. The Pell Grant is awarded by the U.S. government based solely on financial need, however, there are other requirements: you must be an undergraduate, working on your first undergraduate degree, attend a federally approved school and not be incarcerated in a state or federal prison.
The maximum award amount is $4,050. According to some estimates, the average award is about $2,400 per year. How much you get depends upon whether you are a full- or part-time student, how much it costs to attend the school, and whether you are enrolled for a full academic year or less. You can only get one grant in an award year. And you can't get a grant for more than one school at a time. Visit the website and see if you are eligible.
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Remember! You may qualify for a grant through the state in which you reside. For for more information on each U.S. state's grant programs for students enrolling or enrolled in degree and continuing education programs, go to the eLearners.com Debt-Free College Guide. Also see http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_ID=SHE for more information on each U.S. state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities. |
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