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What are some resources for finding financial aid/grants/scholarships to attend graduate school? I know about filling out hte FAFSA and getting aid from the Dept of education. I'm trying to find money that I won't have to pay back. dawncs replied: "Unfortunately, the Pell Grant does not exist for graduate students. However, there is money available. For example, there is the graduate assistant or research assistant at the college that can help with the tuition and gives a monthly stipend. You could work for the university with a full time job and go to school part time which would give you tuition help. You could search out private scholarships via the free membership scholarship search engines. Finally, you could work for a company that provides tuition reimbursement. Good luck!"
caba replied: "For graduate school you would only be eligible for Stafford Loans, and in some instances Federal Work Study. You can find out more information regarding loans at.
For outside scholarships you can search these links:
College Board Homepage
FastWEB
Free Scholarship Search
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Also, talk to a financial aid officer and/or a graudate coordinator at the school. Some schools have all graduate programs go through the financial aid office and some are separate. See about any departmental specific grants/scholaships for your major. Good luck!" How can I manage my Financial Aid Grants and Loans when going to school online and at the community college.? Because most online universities want to manage your grants and loans and if there is anything left over, they just take those funds and put them towards the next class. Nothing is ever left over. The point I am trying to get at is, if there is a 100, 200, 300 level class that I need and the community college offers it, I'd rather take it at the community college becuse it is waaaayyyy cheaper. Who else has done this? Suddenly Human replied: "The way to do this is talk to the online college BEFORE you enroll in the class to be sure the school will accept it and count it towards your degree. Sometimes they don't transfer all courses people take.
You can't get fin aid from two schools at once, but "occasionally" a school will honor the enrollment status of another school. For example, being half time at one school will only get you a half time financial aid package. However if they both agree they can honor say, your half time enrollment at BOTH schools to give you a full time financial aid package. Just so you know, not all schools are up to the idea of doing this, an online school would be even less likely...
My advise to you if you ever want ANY money left over from your financial aid is to simply transfer to a NON-online school. Its a 10th of the cost and you will actually get money to live off of back from your financial aid."
Sarah B replied: "The best source is the web and here you can research site of grants.gov and also refer to the CFDA or Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance that is published by the US General Services Administration. These are the best sources for acquiring all the information of the Government grants and loans." Are financial aid GRANTS considered income? I received a little over $2300 in financial aid last year and used $1200 on tuition. The rest, I received a check for. My financial aid consisted of:
$1000 21st Century Scholarship (can only be used for tuition)
$400 Frank O'Bannon Grant
$900 Pell Grant
Will I have to report this on my tax return? Charlie & Angie G replied: "Scholarships and grants in excess of tuition and qualifying fees are considered income. You would report them on the wages line of the 1040. Write scholarship and the amount on the dotted line."
hrblockerrolquinn replied: "Dear not: Look at IRS Pub 970 for specific information about educational assistance. The Pell Grant is tax free and the money from the Century Scholarship is OK. I am not familiar with the Obannon grant, but it too is probably OK if used for school items. Check Pub 970.
This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provided. Click on my profile to read more. Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent Master Tax Advisor" What happens to the money that is left over from the financial aid grants? I've puchased all my books with the money too and still have a good amount of money left. Now I wanna know what happens to the rest. Does the school give it to me or not? caba replied: "Your financial aid awards are based on the COA (Cost of Attendance) of your school used in conjunction with your EFC (Expected Family Contribution). Most schools have in their COA tution/fees, room/board, books/supplies, and personal expenses (hygiene items (soap, shampoo, etc.), clothing, laundry, etc.) as items in their calcuation.
If your aid has already been applied to what you owe the school and you have gotten a refund check, then you can use the remainder for what you will need during the semester.
You should talk to a financial aid officer at your school for more information/guidance. Good luck!"
Student Loans replied: "Federal loan refunds are given to students after tuition, housing, and any other school related expenses are taken care of. Most schools will dispense the check during the first two weeks of each semester you are in school; although some can schools can take over a month. For more information, please visit the site below. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to contact me on yahoo messenger.
Good luck, I hope this helps!" Is there any negative stigma attached to a person who receives financial aid (grants) to attend college? I mean, do people look at it like they sometimes look at people who rely on welfare for a living? Brianna replied: "Financial Aid isn't as misunderstood as Welfare, so, no, it is normally not looked down upon."
kareer replied: "No. In fact if you don't get any scholarships or loans people assume you're really rich."
Shiv replied: "absolutely not. you don't even have to tell people about your financial aid status. and it's not that you're relying on it, you're using the money that you need in order to succeed in life. that way there you're saving money in the long run. people ride through college on financial aid and scholarships, so i really don't think that there are any negative stigma attached to it."
NotAnyoneYouKnow replied: "Given that MOST US college students receive one or more forms of financial aid, I suspect it would be quite a stretch for "people" to look down on aid recipients. If you eliminate all the students who are receiving aid, there won't be many people left to look down on them.
In the 2006-2007 school year, about 3/4 of all students received some form of financial aid - that aid totaled $97.1 billion.
Given that 99.99% of all college students are eligible for at least one form of federal student aid (Stafford loan program), and that the leveraged use of the government's money is probably cheaper than paying for school out-of-pocket (even if you have that ability), I suppose it can be fairly said that the negative stigma should attach to students who are not taking advantage of efficient government programs - not those who do.
Good luck to you!" what's the difference between financial aid, grants and scholarships? thanks so much for answering!!! I really appreciate the information onomatopoeia replied: "Financial aid is the umbrella term.
Grants are given by the government because you cannot afford your college.
Scholarships are given to you either because you are an excellent student, you're a minority or you can't afford your college even with the grants and loans."
Mizz Rabbit replied: "grants and scholarships are free, financial aid is what you would have to payback from the loans"
Celeste C replied: "Financial aid is a broad heading that covers "all of the above" (loans, grants, scholarships, etc).
Grants are money that is given to you, by the school or government, that you do not have to pay back. But you might have to do certain things to be eligible to keep the money (like keep your grades up, etc).
Scholarships are like grants in that you don't have to pay back the money, and there are usually some requirements to get the money. The funding in this case comes from the school or a private organization or individual."
You'reHOT! replied: "Financial Aid is money used to help pay for advance education. Grants, scholarships, and loans are all types of financial aid. In order to qualify for most aid, fill out a FAFSA form at. Grants are good because this is money that you don't have to pay back, however you have be low income to qualify. Scholarships come in many different forms. There are tons out there and the best place to start is at your high school or community. Loans are money that you have to pay back when you leave schools. Loans from the federal government are with low interest rates and really aren't that bad. Student loans from a private source, like your bank, have higher interest rates and are not so good."
dspawadjie replied: "Financial aid covers grants, loans, and scholarships. General term for it.
Grants are provided by the university and state and federal government if you meet a certain criteria (low income family, etc).
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A MINORITY TO GET FUNDING.
Scholarships are based upon leadership, community service, or GPA achievements. You usually have to work harder for these than grants. But again, you don't have to be a minority to get it"
GreenGal80 replied: "Grants and scholarships are a form of financial aid.
You can read about each of these topics here:
Financial Aid
Grants
Scholarships"
lala k replied: "You can try to get SCHOALRSHIPS or College Loan or Student Loan which can be repaid later after you have enough money or found yourself a good job. Try seraching for scholarships information at the official scholarships blog at:
There are also useful tips on how to get scholarships for students with special ability and skills.
Good luck:-)" Is it still possible to receive financial aid (grants) ? Is it still possible to receive financial aid (grants) after already earning both an AA and BA degree. I am interested in returning to school to pursue a new degree since my last one has been rendered useless. I have checked on with no answer. Amanda シ replied: "Yes you can, talk to the financial aid department at the school you want to attend. They can help you file for it."
tototoo82 replied: "You are not eligible for grants since you already have your BA.
You can apply for the Stafford loan as long as you've not reached your lifetime limit.
You will have to apply for the FAFSA in order to apply for the Stafford.
A good financial aid officer at the school you wish to attend can answer your question about your lifetime limit (whether you've reached it or not).
Good Luck to you." I just recieved Financial aid grants, now I have a job offer? in FL I really need/want to take it. Although I don't want to have to pay back the grants. My Fin Aid office said I have to complete 60% of my classes to not have to repay them??? Anybody have any insight on this?
I will continue school down in FL next semester. I just don't want to mess up the Pell Grants. Gypsy Girl replied: "You need to decide which is more important, your education or this job. Will this job lead to a good career?"
tennyo_akana replied: "I don't believe you pay back grants I think once you have it, it's yours. However does that mean if taking this job you must leave your college?
Since I'm in CA I don't know too well about FL so I think the best thing you should do is go speak to a FA counselor at your college. Tell them you are still going to school, and plan to work. It might make a difference if you're working part or full time." Do students get financial aid/ grants in graduate school? If you're low income and never have had a job before, can students still get financial aid in grad school as in business school? i heard my friends say that undergrad is the only stage in education where you can get financial aid. Other than that, if the school pays, it'll only be a small portion of your tuiton...never your whole tuition. Can someone knowledgable or have obtained financial aid tell me if that's true. meadow03 replied: "Well it all depends on what you consider "aid." Free money, like the Pell Grant, which you may have recieved as an undergrad, is no longer available when you go to grad school. However, you can still get subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans to cover tuition and other expenses. Also, if you get an assitantship from your school, like a graduate teaching assistantship or graduate research assistantship, it is possible to get your entire (in-state) tuition covered, plus you get a stipend. This is really the best way to go, talk to faculty in the department you are applying to and see what they have to offer in the way of assistantships."
Found-1 replied: "First of all "Grad" school is NOT business school. Grad school is AFTER you get your four year bachelors degree (4 years after high school) and are trying to get a masters or a PhD. Business school is usually comparative to a Vocational training program and is one or 2 years after high school.
The answer to your question would depend on the school and if you were low income or not and how expensive the school is and if you consider "finanical aid" loans. Here is a good book about grants and loans and such." If i go to college completely covered by financial aid grants do i have the option to take an online course? i already took the class 2 semesters ago but i feel like i didnt learn enough from it, and i want to get a better grade in it. Taunte Rez replied: "if the school offers an online course, then yes, you can take it, why wouldn't you? it's a course like any other, you just don't have to sit in class for it ."
Meghan replied: "Absolutely! The only issue is there is an additional fee, and you won't get as much money back. My school charges $30 per class for an online fee. So, a full semester only costs me about $150 more. If you have the self discipline to complete an online class, getting finacial aid shouldn't hold you back."
toni l replied: "Sure! However, beware...online courses can be quite frankly even more demanding and harder than an in class session. Some courses require pre-req finished prior to taking online. However, the benefit to online is that you can do it around your busy schedule."
patticharron replied: "That generally is up to the school, but for the most part: yes."
Amanda N replied: "You sure can. Simple as that. Basically that is what I did. I did not do so well in one of my courses so I just went ahead and did it online. Proved to work though. I was also covered completely on financial aid as well. Here is a great site to check out online courses:
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