How can I get a college education? I have 2 babies (still nursing one) and don't have alot of money to spare.
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1. They have online degree programs.\n2. You need to apply at the FAFSA website to get financial aid.
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I got a job at the university I am attending.  Most places let full time employees go to school there for free. It means that I can only take classes part time, but I was not up for getting myself into more loans like I did when I was an undergrad, and I don't have enough money saved to pay full price.  \n\nYou've already checked into financial aid, I assume.  Grants are another good place to look.  Sometimes you can even get an award or grant from your undergraduate institution.
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Depending on if your parents make alot of money or not, you may be elgible for grants. Check out www.fastweb.com for a lot of scholarships oppurtunities. If your parents have the money but refuse to, don't let them claim you on your taxes.  I got a job working at McDonald's to help pay for my college, so try somewhere with flexible times like that. If you still can't afford it, go to a community college near your home and stay with your parents for a year or two, doing good in a community college may also get you more scholarships.  Most important FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
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good luck with that. If you want "free" I would suggest keep reading the Q&A, since it is free, but you pay for the internet access, and the computer, so that costs you money. You can learn alot on the internet, just keep in mind that alot of what you read is peoples individual opinions, and not factual. What is the subject that you would like to learn the most about? I would suggest focusing on one topic at a time. I am poor myself but found a way to put myself through university, so ultimately I will be better off than before. but good luck with that. You can apply for financial aid and scholarships to try and earn the money for education. You could also save up money and take one class at a time at your local community college.
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1) get a part-time job to help pay for your education\n\n2) student loans (expensive! - but may be worth it if you get a legitimate education that qualifies you for a high wage career)\n\n3) attend a junior college or lower-cost public university/college\n\n4) all of the above!
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Fill out the FAFSA online! They use tax return information from the previous year, and if you were a single mother, you should qualify for at least a Pell Grant, if you weren't making much money. On the FAFSA, you can choose if you're interested in just grants, loans, or both. The FAFSA is free. The worst they can say is "no." \n\nAlso, many employers nowadays offer tuition reimbursement. It may not be publicized, but should always be asked. If you have a college or university near you, many times they will pay your full tuition or at least part if you work for them.\n\nAnd lastly, check websites of the universities/colleges you're interested in. Many times you can find links to scholarship applications. There are many scholarships out there for non-traditional students. Also try the website: www.fastweb.org. There are many links to national scholarships.
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Yes - first go to fafsa.ed.gov and fill out information for Financial Aid.  This is money you will have to pay back after you get your degree, but it will help you get it.  Depending on your EFC - expected family contribution - the school you want to attend may have programs for those in need.  The school will also be able to find out for you how much you can get from a Pell Grant.  Pell grants do not need to be paid back.  They vary in amount, and generally are enough to cover one to two course credits per year.\n\nFastweb.com is a site where you can apply for scholarships - some are essay's but worth the effort.\n\nAnother thought is by signing up yourself, your friends and family on UPromise.   You all can earn certain percentages for college  with purchases made....even some utility bills.\n\nFill out any and all forms for assistance that you can.  If you attend a college in your state, often the state has grant programs for single mothers.  Check your state's website.\n\nLook around the sites listed and you will get a better feel for what's out there for you.\n\nThere are links on the fafsa website that you can use for guides on obtaining funds to attend.\n\nSome student loans are available as well.  You can pay after you get your degree. National City, GM, Bank of America...etc.   Some offer full deferment, and some you can pay the interest while you attend.  \n\nGood Luck!!!!
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Try your college office for local scholarships specific to the degree your seeking.  Then explore other scholarships such as these below.  Then you can also increase the amount of financial aid you recieve by requesting for that increase based on additional expenses you incur such as car repair, raise in childcare, gas to and from childcare, medical expenses, dental expenses, necessary items you would need to pay for that in some way relate to helping you complete your education.  There are also ethnic based scholarships where there is need.  The way to approach it is that looking for these scholarships is your part time job.  It pays if you keep looking.  Prioritize the larger payouts versus the smaller ones.  And Keep up the good work, it's not easy doing what your doing!
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Have you applied for Financial aid with the school? FAFSA.ed.gov will help you tap into need based financial assistance from both the school and the federal government. Also an idea is to look at a college or school that accepts federal financial aid to cut down on babysitting fees. Also the state government has grants for students too for attending college, and all you need to do is search your state government's website. Good luck!
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Family, relatives, friends, social organizations, community organizations, government entities, etc. You could also get a loan - which tends to be the most popular route in this type of case. Or get a job (part-time or full-time) that will help you pay for school.\nFor a directory of scholarships: http://www.macquil.com/scholarships.php
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apply for a federal grant from the government it's free and you dont have to pay it back.  Fafsa.gov.edu  fill er out and get er done!  It's how I'm going to school.
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Have you tried taking online courses?  They can be pretty expensive between $15-25k.  I have found that community colleges have really low tuition costs.  Try  http://www.mclennan.edu/  dont forget to fill out your FASFA. U might qualify for grants and scholarships too!
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Go to the school; they will help you with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This will include the Pell Grant, Federal loans, work study, etc. Make sure you get this done by the deadlines posted at the school, because the state grants have different deadlines and they are applied for automatically when you apply for the other.\n\nIf you, as a single mother, have earned less then $30,000 last year, you will qualify for a full Federal Pell Grant.
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Go To www.fasfa.com   \n\nalso try your financial aid office at the college you want to attend. There are so many scholarships out there and other types of assistance, sometimes you can work at the school and receive assistance so you don't have to pay it back.
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Paying for college can be difficult, but there are people and resources to help you. You can afford college. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't. Sure, it's not always easy and it can be expensive. But you can do it.\n\nYou can go through college with less worry if you do a little planning and are frugal with the income that you are assured.  The one question that you should ask yourself is “How long do you want to take to get your degree?”  There is always the option of working your way through school.  You could take a smaller course load, and use the extra time to work.  This will not only help relieve some of your monetary issues, but also improve your resume upon graduation.\n\nYou should also talk with a financial aid counselor at your school.  Every school is different. The Fin Aid department at your school may have special programs geared toward your specific situation that can help you.  Also try doing scholarship, grant, and other financial aid searches online. \n\nScholarshipHelp is a website that explains how college funding works, the types of scholarships available, how to find them and how to apply for them.   I have listed other websites that gives additional information about paying for college. There's obviously no guarantee that any of these sites will work, but it can get you on the right track to getting the information that you need.\n\nBest of Luck.
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I am in the same position right now as you.  I have been a stay at home mom for 7 years now and have put my education on the back burner.  Now that 2 of my children are going to be in school full time it's time to go back and further my education.  I don't want to spend a lot of time going back to school, so instead of going to a regular college I am going to go to a trade school where I will just be learning the Trade and by pass all of the other stuff.  There are a lot of options for getting a degree in less than two years.  Medical assisting, dental assisting, massage therapy, billing insurance and coding, pharmacy technician, x-ray technician, paralegal, court reporting, legal assistant etc.  I hope everything works out for you.  It's tough when your out of school for so long and then go back. You'd be surprised at how much of the basics you forget and have to learn all over again.  It's worth it though to better yourself.  Best of luck!
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maybe u can get a job to save up money! or go to the college and get info on how much exactly it will cost. and try a proposal. or go to many places not just one, and keep on trying! Good luck!