Government Grants for College

Paying for college is a puzzle. You must what to expect before you dive into this process. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay for everything out of pocket. The options you have are endless, if you know where to look.

Scholarships are great sources to use because they offer merit-based funding to students. Loans can also be helpful, though they need to be paid back. Among the best forms of funding for college are grants. Not well known, these funds are often need-based and do not need to be repaid. Thus, if you are looking for a way to make your dreams come true, you need to search for grants.

There are many types of grants available today. Some are offered by non-profits, while others are given out by famous companies and organizations. One of the most reliable sources of grants, however, are government entities. The government is a dependable source of grant funding. The reason for this is simple. The grants it approves is an investment in the country’s people. Your success in your chosen field stimulates the economy and increases your contributions. Your chances to get approved for a government grant is often greater than other grant sources.

This article lists down some of the many things to know when it comes to applying for government grants for college.

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Federal and State

There are two main types of U.S. government grants: federal and state. Federal grants offerings are fairly straightforward since they’ve been around for quite some time. The federal government puts aside a specific amount of money each year for college programs to help young people succeed.

Since 1972, the Federal Pell Grant has helped low-income students attend college. This program is based on the premise that low-income families might not be able to save for their children to attend school. The amount of the Pell Grant changes depending on the available funds and budget of the federal government.

Another federal grant to consider is the Academic Competitiveness (AC) Grant. This is offered to freshman and sophomores who have stellar academic track records and have shown talent and commitment to leadership and community service endeavors. To qualify for the AC Grant, students must also meet the income requirements of the Pell Grant.

If you excel in math, technology, and the hard sciences, consider applying for National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant. This is awarded to college juniors and seniors who plan to study computer science, engineering, math, or the sciences. Interested parties must also qualify for the income requirements of the Pell Grant.

States will offer different types of grants. Do your research on what your state offers. In Michigan, for instance, many grants are targeted toward non-traditional adult, academically gifted, and low-income students. To qualify, you will need to be a legal resident of the state and prove your eligibility under these criteria.

Ethnicity and Race Matter

African american group of college student

When looking for state funds, know that your ethnicity and race matter. Many groups have been discriminated against in the past and have not had the same advantages as the majority. Thus, there are several state programs directed towards helping historically disadvantaged minority groups like African Americans, Hispanic and Native Americans receive the support they need. Think laterally as programs exist for religious groups, single moms, low income households, first-generation students and even left handed students.

Service in Exchange for Funds

There are several states that are recruiting specific types of professionals. You could secure government grants for college if you are willing to exchange service for funding. For instance, some states are focused on recruiting better teachers. Thus, they may be provide grants to those majoring in teaching if they are willing to commit some time to teach in the state. This can help improve the state’s education system while providing financial assistance to students in need. If you’re interested, take the time to consider whether you are willing to make this commitment.

Get Your Financial Documents in Order

Once you having found some government grants for college that you want to apply for, it is time to dig in and really gather together all of your financial documents. You will need to prove that you are in fact in need of assistance. This may mean that you also need to gather your parents’ or legal guardian’s tax returns and financial documents. Having this information on hand will ensure that your application is complete.

Be Aware of Deadlines

Federal and State governments receive thousands of applications. They cannot allow exceptions if things go wrong for you. To avoid being derailed by intervening accidents, it pays to be prepared.

Murphy’s law being what it is, you’ll need to plan ahead. Start working on the applications and submit requirements as early as possible. Staying on top of deadlines will allow you to secure your chances.

Do Your Research

College student doing research.

The best way to secure solid government grants is to know all of the application requirements. Do your research to know what documents you’d need to prepare. on’t think that you can send in an essay and a transcript and call it a day. Extensive documentation is a major piece of government grants.

If you have questions about the requirements, talk to your school’s counselor and ask if they can help you through this process. You must completely understand the applications before you dive in.

Explain Yourself

Think carefully about why you want to attend college when you fill out grant applications. Take the time to make yourself memorable. Be clear in any and all documents sent to colleges and grant organizations.

To ensure clarity, have a trusted friend or family member look over any application materials you send out. You want to make sure they are error-free so that you present the best possible image of yourself.

Filing Your Paperwork

Often, you don’t need to directly apply to federal government grants for college. When you get your potential financial aid packages from college, you may find that the Pell Grant is already listed. If it isn’t, call up the college and see if you can work something out.

State grants are different. Governments differ in the way they run their grant programs. College admissions and financial aid office may also vary in what they are willing to do. In many cases, you might have to submit an application to qualify. Go through your financial aid package with a fine-tooth comb to know whether you have been approved for a state education grant.

There are a multitude of government grants available if you take the time to look for them. Do your research and mark your calendar so that you can hunt down funding for school with ease. You might not qualify for all of them, but don’t fret. Every grant you get counts toward reducing your college expenses.

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207 Comments on “Government Grants for College”

  1. Anthony DeVonte' Hobbs wrote:

    I am a student looking for money (6000$), an i really need it. i want to attend stevenson university this fall. i also run track and play football. their the only school that ive found that has the major i want (Film/video,Theater).

  2. Susan Lawhorne wrote:

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  3. Justin Cox wrote:

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  5. James Fleming wrote:

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    God Bless

  6. Juanita Thomas wrote:

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  7. Bevin Benny Koyikalathu wrote:

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  8. A.S. wrote:

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  9. S D Shannon wrote:

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  10. SLlo wrote:

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  11. xavier gonzalez wrote:

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  12. Kristen Theel wrote:

    I am a student at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and I signed up for AFROTC to pay for college. However, AFROTC does not cover the first year of college and I was not informed of this. I can not recieve a loan due to my parents bankruptcy and I still owe Rose-Hulman $15,000. Please help for this is a great school, education, and experience and I only need this help for one year. Thankyou.

  13. Lauren Anderson wrote:

    I am a senior at Bluffton high school.I come from a broken family that didn’t save money for me to go tp college on. I currently have no idea where my mother lives and last time i heard, she was unemployed. My father has done all that he can but doesn’t have the income to send me to college. I am in need of money so I can further my education and reach the goals and accomplishments I desire to achieve. Any money would be such a blessing. I’m planning to attend BYU- Idaho next year. Thank you for your time.

  14. Samantha Sheahan wrote:

    Hi, I am a sophmore at the University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point. I am struggling to find ways to get my college paid for that won’t result in getting any more loans than I already have. My parents said they would pay for 1 year of my education, but nothing more and I have been trying to scrape for the rest of my college funds. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  15. Justin wrote:

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  16. Louise Jackson wrote:

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  17. Robert Stanko wrote:

    I am in my third quarter at Heald college in Sacramento, Ca. Im the only one in my family to attend college coming from a very poor family. Wishing I had the same opportunities that other people have, Im planning to go for criminal justice and want to attend UCLA 10,000 is all i need please if anyone can help. or something close is better than nothing, thank you for your time.

  18. Naksisa Webb wrote:

    Good day, I am an African American high school senior (male). I would greatly appreciate any amount of funds you can offer. I plan to attend Fordham University, Marymount Manhattan, Adelphi University, or University of the Arts as a Dance major. I don’t have a lot of help in the process and I really don’t to have to pay off loans for the next 10-20 years of my life. I would love to be able pursue my passion. Please consider my claim, Thank You.

  19. Helen wrote:

    my daughter dream was to be a lawyer but there is no way we can afford for her to go college they go by our income and tells us we make to much money they will help out low income but not middle class well my daughter wants to go to WASH.U and they are so expensive but i want my daughter to have her dreams come true so can you please help

  20. Kaliani Candelario wrote:

    I am a student at Lincoln Technical Institute in Philadelphia PA. Im taking the course for Medical Assisting and at the moment it is very hard for me with the payments,beings that I am not employed at the moment,and I live with my aunt who helps in everything she can but it’s just not cutting it.I do want to start a career when I graduate so if you can please help I will greatly appreciate all the help I can receive.

  21. Sandra Murray wrote:

    I am a working black woman. Wife and mother of 5 I have been a receptionist for 23 years. I want to do something new. I have thought a lot of doing something in the medical field such as a sonographer or a respiratory therapist. I am a people person and I would like to be able to help people in different aspect of life. I would like to be able to go to school on a fulltime basis. Because of my family and bill it is not possible I would like to try and get some type a grant that would make that possible so that I am able to do more for my family in the years to come

  22. Savannah wrote:

    I am in my senior year in high school and I trying to get enought money to attend NIC next Fall. But I am struggling with that little pary, money. Therefore, I am trying to apply for as many grants and scholarships. I want to either be an x-ray tec or my mind is mostly set on Medical/Dental Billing Assistant. I really like what this offers. My true dream is to work with disable students, but as I was thinking I’m not sure that my mind can really be set to that everyday therefore I chose another option as I presented before. Help is needed!

  23. Andres wrote:

    I am looking for a grant to help me go to school at Redstone college for an aircraft mechanic.
    Thank you

  24. Amber wrote:

    I am a high school senior with a 4.1 GPA and a 30 on my ACT. I am having a very hard time however, coming up with enough money to pay my out-of-state tuition (about 36,000). I want to major in Aerospace Engineering, but it is not offered anywhere in my home state. My heart is set on this area of study and I need help paying for school.

  25. Marco wrote:

    I am in junior year in college, and im trying to graduate of GRaphic Design but i dont have sufficient funds. I need aproximately 22,000 to complete my career. my parents are not eligible to loans so i can continue studying. i need help!

  26. Vickie wrote:

    I am a working female and have always dreamt about becoming a pastry chef. I love to bake and with this degree would open a bakery/cafe in Sandpoint Idaho to be nearer to my 80 year old mother. I have STRONG desire to go to Culinary School in Scottsdale Arizona in order to open a bakery and need to apply for a government funded grant to attend but have no idea where to start. I know that the process can be tedious and need all the help I can get.

  27. Jackeya M. wrote:

    I attend college out-of-state but I need a grant ($800) to continue my third semester or I can’t register for next semester. I am a student-athlete. I’m a returner and one of the best athletes on the women’s basketball team. After my undergrad studies, I’m majoring in Medical Technology. My focus is on school and basketball. Help please! Thanks.

  28. Shaquilla R. wrote:

    I am currently a senior in high school. I have been accepted to a private university called American InterContinental University in Dunwoody, GA. I am trying to earn a Bachelors in Residential Interior Design. I do not have any money and my mother hasn’t saved for my college tuition. I need at least $75,000 for my entire tuition. I have a GPA od 3.75. Please help. Thank you.

  29. Emily Hurtt wrote:

    I am a child of a single mom who has five other children. My mother is currently not working. I recieved $5,550.00 on a pell grant but i am still in need of $31,450.00. I have set goals for myself and it is my dream to reach them. I am the first out of my family to graduate high school and the first to attend colege. I graduated high school with a 3.79 GPA. I have an older sister who dropped out of high school her senior year. I have four younger siblings and i want to set a good example for them and be their romodel. I am not asking for the full amount because any small amount will be a huge help. Thank you!

  30. Janae Hines wrote:

    Hi, I am a senior at Broadmoor High and I have been accepted into Northwestern University in Natchez, MS. I’m not positively sure of the cost for my tuition. But I do know that I cannot afford it. I do not have a job at this time but I have applied for several. My school year does not start until next fall. I don’t need much just a little assistance for my first year. Anything is accepted, please help me better myself in life.
    Thank you.

  31. Nicole A. wrote:

    Im currently looking for a grant that can help me pay for a vocational nurning school to become a LVN and further to become a RN.Im not working and need help to pay for these classes to become what i love doing which is taking care of people..Please help

  32. Armand Hargrove wrote:

    I was currently laid off from the State of North Carolina as a Juvenile Court Counselor. I was in the process of starting my non-profit organization when the funds I needed ran short. However, It inspired me to go back to school to get my masters but I need some assistance to help me in completing school while still building to help my community. PLEASE HELP ME…Thank you!!!

  33. Jennifer Guerrero wrote:

    I am currently trying to find a grant to help me pay for my Medical Assistant classes. I am currently a mother of a new born baby girl who is my whole world and I have decided Its time for me to go back to school to further my education. There’s nothing more in this world that would make me happy to go to school so I can set a great example for my daughter to show her even haven her @ a young age I can still get back into school. I know later on in life I can’t ask her to do something if I didn’t.

  34. Jacob Johnson wrote:

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  35. Gloria B. Gallegos wrote:

    I am a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ. I am in desperate need of a grant for $3,000 for this fall. I need this urgent so that I may continue to study Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. I’v always liked this major and I’ve been studying it since my second year in high school.I can’t get help from my parents because they don’t have the money and I am also working to buy simple things like books for school. I would like to know about any grants I may apply,thank you.

  36. Kaonhia Vang wrote:

    Hello, I am an Asian high school student and attending college next fall of 2012 as a freshman. I have a passion for helping people so therefore I’m looking into majoring for Nursing. My family finical income is not so good, so I am trying my hardest to sign up for scholars ships and looking for Grants. A grant about 7,000$ would be great and would help me a lot, because I’m going to be living in an apartment with a roommate so I can attend the college with the best nursing school. I have just finish the CNA training program and will be looking for a job while attending college as a full time student, just so I can make some more money, pay for college, and help my parents out as well. Thank You.

  37. Tamarae Fell wrote:

    Hi, my name is Tamarae Fell and I am trying to go to college and develop a better future for myself and my future children. I grew up in poverty and can’t really afford college. I want to go to college and become an Ob nurse. With the help of grants I can pursue my life long dream of being the first in my family to granduate high school and college. In high school I did receive my C.N.A license so I do have some experience in nursing. I love being around people and helping others and I want to continue my education but the only way I can do so is through grants. I’ve been searching for months with no luck. I live on my own and work fulltime and have also been a care giver to my two younger brothers so money is tight. My parents don’t help out and I’m struggling. I want to show my brothers that college is the way to go and keep them on the right track. I want to be able to provide for my future family and myself. I love helping others and with grants I can further pursue my education and become what I want to be. Please help me help myself and my future. Thank you very much for your time and I hope and pray for the help. Forever and always, Tamarae Fell. (A very committed student)

  38. Derikka Vaughans wrote:

    Hello I am an African American, sophomore female, attending the University of Alabama. I am currently majoring in General Health Studies. I am one of the first members of my family to attend college. I have been searching for grants all over the internet that I may qualify for, but it hasn’t been a easy process. I am a very dedicated student.I also have been doing community service since high school. I just want to become the best physical therapist that I have always wanted to be, but it’s not easy with very little money for college. i would greatly appreciate if there is anyone to help me fulfill my dream of becoming a physical therapist by giving me grant money.
    Thank You, Derikka

  39. Maria I Morales wrote:

    I am a student at Miami Dade College. I am looking for an additional financial assistance in order to continue with my college studies.
    Thank you in advance!

  40. Natalie Hoffman wrote:

    im a single mother, recovering alcoholic addict and unemployed, mental health and others but i need help and finding grants for college, im on fasfa already but that don’t help with the cost of books etc.

  41. Jrome Brown wrote:

    I am a student at Liberty High School, in Liberty, NY. I am in need of a grant for $7000. I’ve been browsing the internet in search for grants and scholarships that I qualify for and it is not easy. Most I don’t qualify for, which is why i’m asking for this grant to further my education. I have a plan of attending community college for 2 years then transfer to the college I want to attend which is Full Sail University. I want to major in Recording Arts and Audio Engineering. I want to become a professional producer and with this grant, it will be a start to helping achieve just that.
    Thank You, J’Rome.

  42. Lauren Otwell wrote:

    I am 19 years old and I am currently 1 semester into college. I am the daughter of a cop in a small town and a walmart worker. I got some money from tops but it isnt enough to pay everything, and here recently my dad was jn an accident which may cut out his income all together, I was looking for a grant to improve college for me and stop killing my parents.

  43. Brandon Archie wrote:

    Hi my name is Brandon and I am a student in college. I don’t have a supportive family helping me out with anything. I have supported and work hard myself to he this far. No it’s getting hard. I go to church and love God. Times are getting hard and I need help to continue my success. It would be a honor and a blessing for God to use you to bless me and help me out me out with my tuition. I really would appreciate it so much and will continue to to school. I don’t have a father besides my godfather that had pushed me this far but he doesn’t have the capability to help me. If he did would because he wants me to be the best I can be. I know with your help I can be successful in school and in my life. Thank You and God Bless You.

  44. Brad Chaffin wrote:

    i am 22 and unemployed, I’m in need of a grant going back to school at Stark State for HVAC

  45. Julie wrote:

    I am a woman in her early 40’s that has had a very disadvanted life and due to being a ward of the state as a juvinille, I never received a proper education, yet was fortunate for a GED. I have struggled for years because of past legal problems when it comes to becoming employed. I have struggled for many years, and want nothing more than to find a career, which I have chosen. I have just enrolled in a medical assistant program, whcih I still may be denied of as I was my first choice of criminal justice, due to my past problems. I have applied for pell and subsidized grants and even student loans, but still have a remaining balance. I have no job, no home… I live in a machine shop that is a business, and no credit. I need to know if there are any grants out there to help someone who just wants a better life and to get away from having no life and just wants a chance to achieve that???? Please refer me to anything or any direction that can help. I am desperate!

  46. David B. Thomas wrote:

    I am 41 year old. I am struggling to transfer from community college to a university. But these days, times are tough. My job would not pay me enough so that I can go back to college. Even if were to go back to school I would end up at the same community college facility. I would apply for Federal Student Aid but they would reject because I had taken so many classes these past few years. I am trying to major in either business or commercial art. Is there any kind of scholarship that can help me to go back to school without all the hassle?

  47. Alberto Montanez wrote:

    I am 18 years old, I Was born in the El Paso, Tx, I Study my last year in a Preparatory , I want to study first in El Paso Community College, to continue a accounting career in the UTEP (Univesity of Texas of the el Paso) , I really need the grants and scholarship to leave Cd Juarez, Chih, Mexico who is 100 Violent and Insecure to study and live.

    Thanks

  48. Darah wrote:

    I was accepted ED to AMerican University for Fall 2012. My EFC is 00017. ($17) I received $19500 in grant and 5500 Federal Loans. The balance remaining is $23000. My mother cannot get approved for a loan. I appealed for a merit scholarship but unfortunately was turned down. My GPA is 3.8 -4.1 weighted. My older sister graduated from American and was a recipient of an Academic Scholarship as well as an Athletic Scholarship. Ever since I stepped foot on the campus I knew it was for me. I need advice on how to make this happen. I have been accepted in to the International School of Service. I plan to double major in International Relations and Business. Any information on the direction I should pursue would be greatly appreciated. Because if my sister, I do have a work study job availableto me should I find the funds. Thank you for your help. Have a great day!

  49. Scott Misamore wrote:

    I am currently attending Bluffton University and still have money that I have to pay to be able to continue going here. My dad got laid off last October so I cannot get a loan so unless I pay this money off I will probably have to take time off and make money. I am a junior studying Criminal Justice so going away for a semester or so would really hurt. I really need a grant to be able to continue studying here and finish my degree.

    Thanks you for at least reading this,
    Scott

  50. Tarik Mitchell wrote:

    I am current attending Wayne State University. I am a Journalism major who needs some assistance with my education. Government grants will really be a huge help in this struggling economy. I have always been an advocate for education since I was in the first grade and having a college education will ensure me a better life, which is something everyone aspires to have.A grant that ranges from $1,000 to $8,000 will be a world of help.. Any assistance that is available will be greatly appreciated.

  51. Bryan Olivas wrote:

    My name is Bryan and im 19 yrs old, looking for a grant. Really anything is helpful. I started college at ITT for Graphic design this August and i been really struggling with financial problems. I started working on my own free time to also pay for my loan. thank you for your time.

  52. Malcolm Powell wrote:

    Hi, My name is Malcolm Powell I am 19 years old. I just graduated high school and I moved to Baton Rouge for a better opportunity to go to college and get my degree in graphic and design. I attend ITT-TECH and now I have loans I have to pay, so I found a job to help me do that. I’m just trying to do right and go to school. So I hope you find it in you heart to help me the best way you can. Thank You.

  53. Chelsea Qualls wrote:

    Hello! My name is Chelsea Qualls, and I graduated from Cabot High School in May of 2011. Cabot is a small town located in Arkansas; however, I moved on to a little bit of a better town called Sherwood. I had a goal for the four years I was in High School to attend a College that I knew would further my education. University of Phoenix found me. I am getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and Web Design. I could not be happier than my choice in this institution. There is a slight backslide though, which happens to be the money. There are several thousands of students that struggle with money to go to College, and I am one of them. The financial aid through the institution helped me out a lot, but I am having to take out $4,000 some odd dollars a year for three to four years for furthering my education. I find this difficult for myself because I already had a hard time making myself finish High School due to lots of financial situations, and I am just hoping that I stick through this. I have a 4.0 grade point average, and I attend school regularly. I have not missed a class, I keep up with all my work, and participate in discussions. My first class, I passed with a 96.4%, and I am currently in my second class. I hope that some where out there, I can just find a little extra money to help go towards school so I can stop stressing out and make my dreams go the extra mile that I have always wanted to make them go. Thank you for your time.

  54. Heather Cruz Longino wrote:

    Hi I am a mom of 4. I was accepted at Global University to go back to school to become a medical assistant. I really need help in a way to pay for collage due to my two oldest boys are disabled and our income is stretched to the limit. But this will give my children and myself a better life in the long run. Thank you for your time to read this.

  55. Emily Taylor wrote:

    Hi, I am a high school senior and I have applied to Johnson and Wales University for Baking and Pasty Arts. I am in AP English and have kept my GPA around a 3.5 all four years of high school.I need any and all help I can get to further my education. My dad is a single parent and I know there is no way he can afford to send me to college on his own. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you,
    Emily.

  56. Sara wrote:

    I am a senior from Mill River Union High School, I have applied to Castleton amoung other colleges. Castleton is the school I will be attending in the fall. I have a GPA of 3.89 and have been a good student throughout high school. The last couple of years have been difficult for many reasons. Any help would be greatly appreciated for it will help me reach my goals.

    Thanks,
    Sara

  57. Jordan hofstedt wrote:

    I am a 21 year old male currently registering for a career training program that is gonna be taught through the iowa lakes community college for me i have paid off the program but still need funds to purchase a computer and the programs needed to do this program (5000-7000) is what i need for the equipment and supplies

  58. Katie Pasker wrote:

    Hi, my name is Katie Pasker. I am 22 years old, and have been out of school since 2008. I am currently been trying to enroll at Full Sail University online for the last year or so. I was done with the enrollment, and was about to start class, but I ran into a problem. I needed a loan and a co-signer, my parents both said no they are not going to help me. I couldn’t ask my grandparents or anyone else in my family, because I couldn’t bare if I slipped up and something happened to their credit. And I really wanted my parents to step up and help me out, but I just got slapped in the face. I really want to go back to school. Learning new things is what I love to do. College is my next step in life so I can get the education and the knowledge that I need to success in life. I would gladly appreciate any help that I could get. Thank you for the taking the time to read this.

    Thank you,
    Katie.

  59. METCHIDJI wrote:

    i am a teacher looking for scholarship to teach any where. i really need one please. i am a cameroonian and can speak and teach in both English and French language

  60. alisha wrote:

    Hello my name is Alisha and I am a graduate student at Syracuse University. I was on a deferred payment plan and I thought I was able to get a loan for the rest of the money that I owe. However, I cannot take out a loan at this time for whatever reason. I am stuck the next deadline is coming up and I cannot pay last months payment. I might have to drop out. HELP PLEASE!

  61. Corrinna Corrallo wrote:

    I am a sophomore Industrial Design major at the Rochester Institute of Technology. RIT is a great school and I love it so much. I also love my major and there are few schools that offer such a quality education for Industrial design. I switched into the major this year from graphic design, also at RIT. Due to this decision, I have added an extra year onto my college education.I feel strongly that it was worth it to peruse my passion and hopefully have a bright and happy future. Right now paying for that dream is becoming increasingly difficult .Although RIT is amazing , it is also an extremely expensive school. I get a miniscule amount of federal and school aid each year, however my parents do not help me pay for college. I am on my own and I do not qualify for any additional loans myself. The most important thing to me is to graduate college to be successful. My dream is to graduate and use my degree as an industrial designer to aid the daily lives of developing nations through sanitation design as well as incorporate sustainable design principles in my work. I am so passionate about my work and it is unbearable to think what would happen if I could not further my education because of inability to pay. I do not want anything else but to be able to pay for school and anything would help. Thank you so much for reading this.

  62. Rey Jaramillo wrote:

    My son Martin is graduating from Stevenson High School in Livonia, MI. He recently got accepted to attend Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. He’s wanting to be an Aeronautic Engineer and be one of the best aircraft pilot. Since he was 2 years old, I bought him a set of fighter airplanes and until now still is interested in being either a Fighter Pilot and/or Astronaut. I would very appreciate if any Federal/Government grants that can awarded to my sons dream, will be much appreciated. Please send via e-mail any applications and requirements to be filled out. Thank you.

  63. Gabriela Silva wrote:

    I am a young single mother of 1 i start scholl on the 20th of this month for medical assistant although i qualified for finacial aid i still need further assistance. Reason being i need a car to get to and from school i can’t be on the bus with my daughter, i only need abouy (4,000) i would love if i could get help with this please reply back to me i would hate to not be able to go to school because i don’t have a car or anyone who can take me.
    Thank you,
    Gabriela Silva

  64. victoria underwood wrote:

    i am looking to find grant for about $4000 for a makeup class amy ward, that is in california for about a two weeks. the only thing is that i live in atlanta ga, and the classes are in california, i really need the money, i can recieve my certificate/portifolio is a small chance for me to get that kind of money up, i do have money for my flight and food please respond back thanks, victoria underwood

  65. Shatanya Sanders wrote:

    I am currently a student at gateway community college and I am on my first year seeking for the ultrasound program. But right now I am finishing up my courses but it is hard for me to pay back my student loans I really need the help of asap.

  66. Rondrell D. Holmes wrote:

    I am currently Attending Miller-Motte Technical College and i am studying Medical Billing & Coding. But, Because i had no recollection of Select System Service (SSS), i am being punished and on the verge of being removed from school because the government would not pay for my schooling. I have come to far in life and in school to just lay down and not do anything. If anyone know anyway or anyone i can talk to, please let me know, I am in desperate need and i want to continue to stay in school and get my education. Thank You!

  67. James Micheal Lee wrote:

    I was just honorably discharged from the Air Force and am unemployed. I start school full time on may 7th for a 2 year degree on network engineering which is what I was doing in the military already; I graduated at the top of the squadron and recieved a AETC commandant award, my g.i. bill covers most of the expenses, I still need ($5,675) to cover books.

  68. Benjamin Grajeda wrote:

    I am a 21 half Hispanic and Caucasian male looking for $15000 to pay for the first year of school. Anything will help my mother and father have jobs and I have a job and my brother has three part time jobs and even with all this income we can’t make it just to live. Both of my parents did not finish college and I am the oldest, I want to break this chain and be an example for my two younger brothers I just need help. I am only asking for the first year because I am going to work all year round to keep paying for my schooling. I plan to attend BYU Idaho and study health physiology to later studying physical therapy to become a physical therapist. I need help, I cannot express to you the amount of gratitude I will have for the help that I can get. As I said before my goal is $15000 however ANYTHING helps! Thank you so much for your time!

  69. Lourdes A. Lara wrote:

    Hello I am Lourdes Lara,I really need assistance with a grant for about 6,000 i know is much, i do have financial aid but it cover very little of my tuition i will highly appreciated if you could help me with my school.
    Thank You
    Lourdes Lara

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  71. Breyona Dean wrote:

    Hi My name is Breyona Dean and I would greatly appreciate any kind of assistance with paying for next school year through Tuskegee University, I really love this school and if I do not attend next year it would really hurt my heart. I have a single parent mother who is trying her best to help me get through colllege. I am in need of a grant for about 7,000 to at least pay for one semester if i could recieve 14,000 I would be the luckiest girl in the world!

    Thank you
    Breyona Dean

  72. Kristie Bennett wrote:

    I am currently enrolled in classes at South University for Allied Health Science. My student loan amount is climbing and I was wondering if I am eligible for a grant. Please contact me via the email address provided or at (318) 450-1275.

    Thanks,

    KBennett

  73. Nick Brink wrote:

    My name is Nick Brink I will be attending Lincoln Tech. in the fall and I am looking for any grant money that I can get. I have already applied for FASFA. Any other help that you could give me I would really appericate it.
    Thank you for your time.
    Nick Brink

  74. Justin Velarde wrote:

    Hello my name is Justin i’m 18 years old and a senior and Spring Valley High School in Nevada and I recently got accepted into Marymount Manhattan College in New York and my tuition is averaged around $60,000 yearly. My parents have been laid off for quite some time and things have been rough. I’ve been trying to get get as much help as I can to go to this college, I worked really hard to get there and I don’t want to miss the opportunity to go. If you could help me in any way I would appreciate so much, every little bit helps and its my dream to dance in New York. Thank you so much for your time.

    Sincerely
    Justin Velarde

  75. Tyler Mausser wrote:

    Hi, my name is Tyler. I have gotten accepted into Point Park University for their dance program. I have worked my butt off my whole life to train in dance to get myself to this point and now I have gotten into one of the most prestigious programs in the country. It is about $30,000 per year. My father shows no interest in supporting me in the arts. Unfortunately he hasn’t since I began training, and my mother has be left with too much debt to manage. I would be devastated if I were not given the opportunity to go to the program. I want to be an international role model in dance. I feel completely confident Point Park University is the right program for me. Thank you so much!
    A hopeful student,
    Tyler Mausser

  76. kristina wrote:

    my name is kristina i have been accepted to asu starting this aug 24, i am looking for grants to help me pay for my school. MY TUITION IS $24.000 A YR AND I WILL BE ATTEBDING ASU FOR 2 YEARS! I BELEIVE THIS SCHOOL IS FOR ME AND BEING A PSYCHOLOGIST IS MY DREAM ID LOVE TO HAVE COME TRUE!I HAVE WORKED HARD TO GET AND WOULD LOVE TO FURTHER MY EDUCATION AND MY DREAM , EVERY LITTLE BIT OF MONEY HELPS ME DO THAT. email is susielear22aol.com, tHANK YOU SO MUCH
    Kristina

  77. Tiffany McGuirk wrote:

    Hi, my name is Tiffany McGuirk. I got accepted into the culinary arts and baking progam at Schenectady County Community College, but they just informed me that I need to pay my tuition by may 14th without any assistance! I applied for finacial aid, but they have yet to inform me whether I can get help or not. I would really love to start school in june but without $2,000 I can’t. If i don’t go since I already registered for this semester and next it is going to hurt me incredibly! So hopefully i can get just enough money to get myself through the first semester!
    sincerely,
    Tiffany McGuirk!

  78. Sharon Smith wrote:

    I am taking courses at Strayer University online and am in Dire need of grants or loans so I can finish out my education and get my Bachlors Degree In Legal Studies. I only need about 30,000 to finish my degree. I am so close I only have a year to go and not enough funding. I dont get that much income a month so I really cant pay for it out of pocket. Please help. Thank You and God Bless.

  79. Shavonda Stingley wrote:

    My name is Shavonda Stingley I need money to attend college at East Central Community College of Decatur Mississippi to major in forensic science by money is a situation with my mother, because she has a lung disease in does not make very much at her job and my father has not been their for me these past years I just wanna be able to attend college to make something of myself in have my mom proud of me in other people who believed in me.

  80. Vanessa McConico wrote:

    I am a graduate student at Azusa Pacific University and I want to secure a position as a history teacher. The cost of college is rising every year and it has created a strain on my family. My mother is a single parent and life is getting more difficult because she cannot help me pay for school. Being a teacher is very important to me because I will get the chance to inspire students from underprivileged neighborhoods such as Los Angeles and Camden, New Jerseys.

  81. Allie Rutherford wrote:

    My name is Allie Ruthreford and I am 21 years old and planning to move to arlington,tx to get a fresh start. I’ve already completed 2 years of college which this last semester my brother overdosed and i missed a lot of school. Mt grades dropped as i missed, and the teachers didnt understand, Therefore, i was put on financial aid warning. I love animals and would love to become a vet tech, the only problem is financial aid doesn’t cover it and it costs $4,200. I would love to get the chance to work with animals and save as many as possible.

  82. Michael Bean wrote:

    Hello My name is Michael Bean I am 37 years old. I have worked taking care of the disabled many of which have been deaf. I have studied to become an interpreter for the deaf in the past. I Was recently let go from the last job i had and saw this$ as a perfect oprotunity to finish my degree in linguistics. I have five children I need to care for so I can’t afford to pay for college. I desire to help others and would love to have to opertunity to continue my education the cost to do this will be around $10,000 thank you for your concideration

  83. Jasmine Duprez wrote:

    My name is Jasmine Duprez I am 24 years old and I am planning to go back to school. I always leave school because I have no money to go back and I am unemployed and I need help please help me.

  84. Benjamin Black wrote:

    Hello, my name is Benjamin Black. I am a 22 year old college student trying to succeed in a lost reality. I have tried so hard and long to work toward getting a degree from UCLA but it seems to be getting further and further away. I need to have 10,000 within the next 6 months. Ifat all possible you can spare a little to help my dream or know of someone or even a sponsor willing to help that would be literally a dream come true. Please contact me at benblack890@yahoo.com. Thank you for your time.

  85. Jean Moses wrote:

    I need a grant for a Masters degree in substance abuse. I would like to attend University of central Oklahoma

  86. Nadja Marks wrote:

    Hello, my name is Nadja Marks. I attend Tuskegee University and am desperately trying to return in the Fall of this year. My parents have recently separated and paying for school has become a lot harder, tuition has increased this year as well. I love my school and am dying to go back. If you would find it in your heart to help me out in any way you can it would be greatly appreciated. I’ve always wanted to be able to say that I graduated from Tuskegee University, can you help me make this possible?

  87. Casie Pafumi wrote:

    Hello, my name is Casie Pafumi. I am from Connecticut and both of my parents are uninvolved in my life. I am paying for school completely on my own, and I recieved financial aid. I am accepted into Western New England University and i so badly wish to be able to afford attending. I approximately need about $4,500 more in order to be able to attend. My dream is to be a social worker and help children the way i was helped when i was a child. I was in the foster care system for many years and now I want to make a difference. Please help me in any way! CasieMPafumi@aol.com

  88. Angela V wrote:

    My name is Angela, im a first time student at M.A.T.C for barber/cosmetology, the tuition fees, starter kit, books all adds up to alot of money that I dont have, I would really appreciate to be awarded any amount for a grant. Thank you for your consideration

  89. johnathan myers wrote:

    My name is johnathan. Myers. I just want to be somebody in life I’ve had a hard trouble filled life I’m 19 just trying to succeed I have no parents and noone to help me all I want is to be somebody in life

  90. Jeremy Plott wrote:

    Hello! My name is Jeremy Plott.

    I am a student at Northern Kentucky University and have just completed my freshman year. I am studying music composition with a minor in honors/harp performance (and I’m learning piano as well). Currently, we have enough in my college fund to pay for one more year, but after that, we are not sure how to pay for junior and senior years.

    Last year, I obtained a 3.77 GPA, made the Dean’s List, and I will most likely be tutoring other students starting next semester (even though it doesn’t pay much every little bit counts). I can and will succeed as long as our family can find a way to afford to send me to school.

    Posting this feels like a long shot, but I suppose that it is worth a try. College has been the greatest phase of my life so far and I’m really looking forward to going back and continuing my education. It would be magnificent if we could receive any sort of financial assistance, but either way, thank you for your time.

    Take care and have a nice day,

    Jeremy

  91. Chelsea Thomas wrote:

    I’m 18 years old and I’m pretty much freaking out. I have to pay for everything myself and I just can’t do it. I’m white but 1/8th apache indian. I have school in three weeks and I still have so many things to buy..as well as a car. Please help. I have huge dreams to become an actress and work for Disney. I want to go to college to be more successful

  92. Arthur Harp wrote:

    Hello my name is Arthur harp and I am contacting you about my wife being able to go to college. I recently was medically retired from the US Army with a disability rating of 100% and will not be able to work again for the rest of my life due to being hurt in Iraq. I am unable to transfer my post 9-11 GI Bill because I was medically retired before I could complete the 10 year needed. We have two small sons there future as well as ours depends on my wife getting a degree and a good job. I plead with you to please help us. Thank you for your time.

  93. Darianne Grimball wrote:

    Hi. My name is Darianne. I am a freshman at the University of New Haven. I have tried for so many loans, but was rejected because I don’t have a co-signer. Being a part of music has been my dream since I was in diapers. My mom is a single mother struggling to raise four girls. My dad was a victim of a gun shot and died before I was born. I am the first to graduate High School. Now, I’m supposed to be the first in my family to go to college. Without any aid, I lose out on the opportunity of having a better future. Though I won’t give up on my dreams,I just need some help. Thank you for your time.

  94. Quintrea Hill wrote:

    Im a young man thats living positive and tring to spread it aroung. My plans is to become a teacher because Im a good rolemodel and I have a passion for teaching kids, not only by talking to them but also by being an example.

  95. Steve Hartley wrote:

    Hi, my name is Steve and I will be a sophomore at Saint Leo University in florida. The school cost about 30 grand a year and i’m only getting 10 grand in finacial aid. Since i’ve been rejected for all my loan request i need help obtaining more money to help pay for school. Please help, Thank you.

  96. Donna Torres for daughter Jessica wrote:

    Trying to find financial help for my daughter, Jessica, to get to ESU in PA.

    ANY IDEAS? Please send my way

    i TEACH I N A PRIVATE SCHOOL AND HER STEPDAD IS ON DISABILITY. hER REAL DAD PASSED AWAY WHEN SHE WAS 8.

    She is an incredible young lady..she deserves these next 4 years..She has been rejected for loans because of not having a cosigner. pLEASE help us out

  97. Thomas Bonnivier wrote:

    I am a student at Western Michigan University. I am currently studying for a bachelors of science in community and regional planning with a concentration in GIS (geographical information systems). I have worked all summer as well as an unpaid internship while taking a statistics course at my local community college. I am still short of reaching my tuition. Anything can help.

  98. Quincy Holmes wrote:

    Hi, To whom it may concern im trying to find assistance for school I attend Holmes Community College doing general studies, but my major is Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Im currently laid off an taking care of my disabled mother I could really use some info or help to guide me in the accurate places to receive a grant or grants

    Thanks in advance
    Quincy H.

  99. Crystal Maharaj wrote:

    I’m a Veteran looking for funding to go to school. When I graduated I had a 3.2 GPA I completed 4 years of high school and received my diploma and then joined the US Navy i had asthma so I was discharged under a general discharge, however I did not make it 180 days so i now have no school funding. I would really appreciate some financial-aid or grant money of any kind. At this point every little bit counts. Please help me out, I would forever be grateful. Thank You.

  100. Diane A. wrote:

    My Son is working and living in Boston…mostly due to the fact that he attended Suffolk Univ in Boston in 2010. He is going for a degree in History. Our family had a really bad last year with numerous Deaths and unemployment. My husband and I try to help, but we live pay check to pay check. My son owes suffolk $8000 which he is trying to pay off. He was told he could return this fall if he paid $1500 for the term. When he contacted the bursers office, they informed him he has to pay everything. Already has out one loan and now to pay this is killing him. Any suggestions?

  101. Jeremy Stubbs wrote:

    I’m trying to find a grant so I can go to West Coast Baptist College.As for many American families, we are struggling Financially. Our house is in foreclosure, and my dad lost his income 3yrs ago.My parents are doing everything they can to help me fulfill my desire to become a Pastor. I would really appreciate if someone out there could help show me what to do in order to get a grant for my education. Thank you, and God Bless

  102. Carla Small wrote:

    Hello I’m current at Vigina College and i need over an grant for 13,000 or what ever it is that is that I can get; I would love to finish college but I just don’t have the money to. Please and Thank You if you can help me.

  103. Quandra Rodgers wrote:

    Hello, I am a student at Paine College. I’m currently seeking income for personal reasons. Those reason is to have money for gas to go to class, food, and clothes. I dont have any income in. I constantly have to borrow. I’ve put in application across Augusta. My desire is to work, howeve,right now no one is calling. Thank you so much Quandra Rodgers

  104. Penny Brugman wrote:

    I am currently a first year student at the Community College in my are. I applied for my financial aid 3 months ago and am still waiting for this to go through. I have yet to receive anything. I didn’t even get my book funds. If it wasn’t for a few nice people in various classes I would have NO books! I am really trying to go to school again after all these years and it seems the more I try to do good, financially everything is getting in the way of me making my life better.

  105. Robyn Wilson wrote:

    Hello , I am a 16 year old high school graduate starting college next semester im a former foster youth im currently enrolled at AVC college . My mom is unable to pay for my school stuff i really need the help and yhe money , I just wanna better myself and was told by my ssw about the government grant ! Its worth a try hopefully I can speak or someone get in contact with me about it , I would greatly appreciate it .

    Robyn

  106. Tiphinnie Brown wrote:

    Hi… I attended the George Washington University from 2008 to 2010 and had to leave because I lost a scholarship due to my grades. I am currently paying back the University, because I did not know starting the semester that I had lost the scholarship. It started at 15,000+, and is not ~11,000. I have been placed on a payment plan and have been paying it faithfully for a year and a half. I am eager to get back into school and finish my education closer to home, but GW will not release my transcript until I finish paying them. I am just wondering if it is possible to recieve a grant to pay the school off without being enrolled in an institution at the time.

  107. Kayla Robyn Keemer wrote:

    My name is Kayla Keemer. I am coming to you today in regards to asking for help. I have spent my whole life dedicated to studies and maintaining good grades in hopes that I would get into a good college and let my dreams become my reality. Last year, I spent my first year away at school. I was lucky enough to be enrolled in the college of my dreams, The Pennsylvania State University, and I loved every minute of being up there. I was in love with the atmosphere and the prestige of the school. Like many others, I’m sure you have heard of the recent announcement of the scandal between Jerry Sandusky and the university. Unfortunately with that scandal there was a reduction in funds across the board. With this reduction in funds, I was not able to get help from the university or from banks. I had tried to take out loan after loan from every bank imaginable. I hate to see that everything I have worked for has been put to an end. We live in a country that others look to for the fulfillment of their dreams and yet so many of the people that live here already can’t even accomplish theirs. My main goal is to become a teacher, which has been my goal since childhood. In preparation for what I thought would be my fall semester I went back to my high school, where I observed teachers from behind the scenes, for over 80 hours. I had a chance to work with some of these students. It saddened me to see that so many teachers didn’t care that more than half of their students were failing; they were just simply looking for that next pay check to come in. Part of my goal as an aspiring teacher is to teach others beyond a textbook and show them their true potential, making the statement “the word is yours” true. How can I do that when my dreams are struggling to happen? I have filled out scholarship application after scholarship application with the same unfortunate answer of, “thank you for your interest in, whatever the organization was, but you are not a winner this time. Please apply back for another chance.” Our president has said that he has given over 3 trillion dollars back to the education system, yet it is still so difficult for a twenty year old to get the funds needed to continue her education. I ask for your help in making my goals attainable, in any way, shape, or form. Help me to become something more so that I can help others do the same.

  108. Gabrielle Mills wrote:

    Hello,
    I really am in need of grants. I am a single mother of two young boys and am still in school. I am 25 and need the grants to help us survive while I try and finish school. It is surprisngly hard to find grants and loans. I am in school for my Bachelors in Science for Allied Health so I can apply to dental school. I have been in the dental field as a dental assistant for 7 years and am trying to further my career in this field. I really want to finish what I set out to accomplish being that I made Deans list and am doing well but it is coming down to either finding grants or having to give up, which I really do not want to do since I know I can do it! Please help!?!

    Gabi Mills

  109. Lawrence Banks wrote:

    Hello my name is Lawrence Banks I’m currently working in Yosemite national park my dream is to own my own restaurant one day. I’m from a very unfortunate family that was left with no assets to follow my generation with a somewhat promising future. Long story short I have a desire to attend culinary school but the coast is insane a… I hope some one can reach out to me and I can share more of my story.

  110. Dairy Johnson wrote:

    I am trying to finishing up on my Masters’s but I have a balance that needs to be paid before I can finish. Iam half way there, can you help me in this situation. I am very serious about, because of some helth situation that cause me to drop out. appreciate your assistance in this matter. Thanks

  111. Ciara Heath wrote:

    I am a double buisness major attending WCU West Chester University and I need help paying for my tuition. My parents are disabled and I can not get approved for any loans n my fasfa is not enough. I need help please .

  112. Ian Lord wrote:

    Hi,

    I am a US citizen, and an International student. I want to finish my medical degree; for which scholarships or grants would I be eligible?

  113. Justin Pearson wrote:

    I am in a really need for grants and money for college. I am from a low income family of a single mother. I am the first member of my family to actually attend college and I am having a hard time coming up with the costs that college require. If you could please help I’m in need of some serious help? Please Help!
    Really Appreciate it,
    Justin

  114. Haley Dempsey wrote:

    I am eighteen years old and am planning on attending Virginia Wesleyan College in the fall. I am from a low income family. I have lived with my grandmother my whole life and she is disabled and unable to provide any financial assistance for my college funds. Both of my parents are incarcerated. I will be the first of my family to graduate high school and attend college. I would really appreciate some financial help!
    Thank you,
    Haley Dempsey

  115. Da'Jon Carouthers wrote:

    I am a senior in High School looking to receive grant money to pay for the gap that I have between being able to attend college and not attending. I’m looking to receive around $4,500. I have a GPA of 3.0 and is heading towards the right path to being successful in life. My family nor am I able to finish paying my college tuition. I am seeking to attend Eastern Michigan University in the fall. I have already been accepted.

  116. Leslie wrote:

    I am graduating from college in May and have been accepted into Boston University for the fall to do a Master of Music in Vocal Performance. I was one of four selected into the studio I wanted. This is an amazing opportunity. My father lost his job in February so now I am going to have to pay tuition, cost of living, etc. on my own. I am not opposed to student loans but I cannot get enough to cover everything. I really need to do this for my career and really want to do it. However, I need to find the money to help with cost of living/ start up costs such as deposits, etc.
    Thank you,
    Leslie O.

  117. Heather wrote:

    I am looking for grants to help pay fr the rest of my school year I am attending University of Phoenix and can not afford to buy books or pay for the rest f the year please help me

  118. Craig K. wrote:

    I have never in my life asked for help for anything significant. I have always been independent and self-reliant. However, I am out of work. I have been laid off twice in as many years. I am constantly overlooked for jobs for which I can do the work simply because I don’t have that 4 year degree. Sounds like a good reason to go back to school. I’m enrolled and will be attending with laser-like focus and intensity, determined to fulfill a dream, and make more of myself than I had ever previously thought I could. But I need something I have never really asked for; help. I can’t attend class full time, work part time (assuming I find a job), and still pay for all of my living expenses. Any assistance – informational or financial – would be most appreciated.

  119. tashaina r wrote:

    I AM UNEMPLOYED AND BEEN LOOKING FOR WORK FOR THE LONGEST….IAM GOING T SCHOOL FOR COMPUTERS. BUT I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE LIKE THAT.. I WAS WONDERING COULD ANYONE HELP ME PLEASE

  120. Cassie McGaha wrote:

    I am a mother of a 6 year old boy in the nursing program at Shenandoah University in Virginia. I am looking for a grant to help me through my senior year. I only need the money to get me through one last semester so I can graduate. I am trying to work as many hours as possible so I can still afford daycare for my son as well as bills that have to be paid. I only have one semester in the fall of 2013 until I can graduate with my bachelors degree in the science of nursing and I would really appreciate any help I can get. Thanks!

  121. Starrlyn Friedman wrote:

    I am a high school early graduate with a full time job. I am looking for enough money to enroll in my local community college. I live away from my parents home, and have lots of bills among trying to save for school. I am looking for help to get me through college, so that I may be successful in life, and not have to rely on others to help me to live every day. Thank you so much for your consideration in assisting me!

  122. megan welfley wrote:

    i am a single mother of two just got back into school and am about to lose my home and all of my utilities are about to be shut off , does anyone know of any grants i can apply for?

  123. Bonakele wrote:

    Hello. Im Bonakele Cele from South Africa (Durban). M 30yrs now but my dreams is to become a proffetional nurse,if i could get help.

  124. Elexis Grimes wrote:

    I am Elexis Grimes. I am going to attend Michigan State University this fall. I am in search for anything that can help cover my housing.

  125. Kyle Gerstner wrote:

    My name is Kyle Gerstner, i am going for my masters in europe this fall and i need $14,000 to cover living expenses or they wont allow me to live there, can anyone help me out?

  126. anthony morales wrote:

    i am anthony morales and im looking for grants for schol i work and go to school but i need more help. im geting a 3.0 gpa and i been through alot please help

  127. Aneta Elliott wrote:

    Helloo my name is Aneta I am currently a college sophmore. I need $6000 in order to attend the university of the Cumberlands in Kentucky to run track and study sports administration. I have exhausted all of my loans for the year but need more to cover part of my tuition and for living cost. Please help

  128. Janessa Harrold wrote:

    I need help paying for college, I start this fall at University of Idaho I am going into the architecture program and only need about $10,000 for both fall and spring. I have a gpa of 3.3. My high school was late sending out my transcript so I didn’t get anymore grants. They told me that if I can get half of that 10k in that would be great. And they could help me with the spring. And I have been applying at these sites for scholarships and doing upteen million essays with no results. Can anyone out there help me?

  129. Deon Marable wrote:

    Hello I’m an African American male who needs 5k for my 2013 Fall semester at Norfolk State University. I’m entering the institution as a transfer student with a current GPA of 3.5.I was also accepted into the honors program at the institution.I have to depend on scholarships and grants to attend school which I lack at the moment.I must clear my balance before August 9th,or I will be denied all I worked for. Please help.Thanks in advance

  130. Turwanda Middlebrooks wrote:

    I need to find some type of grant to finish community college because I do not qualify for federal financial aid anymore. I really want to improve my Life. I want to know if there is any way for me to finish school. Please do not tell me I won’t qualify for anything because I am a non-traditional student who is over the age of 30 and returning to school. I already applied for four scholarships and got only one positive response, but that is not enough for me to graduate.

  131. vanessa sagredo wrote:

    Hello my name is Vanessa Sagredo I’m starting college in the fall . I need $2000 at least for the first year. If you can please help me I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much.

  132. Crystal Smith wrote:

    I’m an African American student and I’ve tried every option there is when it comes to finding financial aid and now I have no where else to turn to. I’m a first generation college student whose parents didn’t finish high school. I’m doing everything on my own when it comes to finding money to pay for school and dealing with the move in process and registration. None of my family can help me, and I’m still missing 15k of what’s needed to be stable for fall and spring.I graduated cum laude from my high school and my GPA is a 4.2. I want to enter the field of business management in hopes of becoming an entrepreneur some day. Any assistance would help with this difficult transition.Thank you.

  133. ayesha wrote:

    I am a student in dire need of grants to pay off tuition and living expenses. My parents cannot afford it as they are sick and senior citizens. Please help. It would be greatly appreciated.

  134. Tytus Washington wrote:

    Hello my name is Tytus I need help paying for my college, I start this fall coming up very soon at Bethune Cookman University I am majoring in Criminal Justice. I have search all types of grants but just not getting any luck. I need 5,663 exact to pay off my tuition. If anybody can reach me Asap that would be great.

  135. Annabel Reynaga wrote:

    Hi my name is Annabel & recently Got accepted to the Art University of San Francisco for this fall semester for the fashion styling major. I’ve been looking up ways to pay for school but it’s still expensive. Can someone please help me?

  136. Gary Davis wrote:

    I have never in my life asked for help for anything siginficiant. I have always been independent. However I have full time job as assistant professor for five years
    Recently my son graduated high school with 4.00 gpa and going to college today. I found out the scholarship will not pay this year due letter was lost in postoffice and past due. They are not accepted the grants. I was so panic and can’t figure how to get 10k for this sememster. I don’t know how to asking you to help me.I really don’t want him to be embarrassed in his college. I want to see my son to stay and finish his degree.. I can see my son’s face really joy and excited to be college student this year because it is his dream come true. I need your help.. If less than 10K.. it is great.. I will have to pay the payment until December with one thousand dollars.. I can’t afford to pay my house rent, and others.. So here I am asking you for help me.. Thank you

  137. Gage Smart wrote:

    i am a veteran of the usaf with a honorable discharge and full gi bill; looking to attain a aerospace engineering degree.
    It would be greatly appreciated to receive any grant information regarding such.

  138. Amy wrote:

    I just finished up my Bachelors program and found out that I still owe 1200. The school will not send me my degree until that money is paid. Anyone know where I can get help with that $1200.00?

  139. Chardae Avery wrote:

    Hi, my name is Chardae Avery and I am in need of some extra help. I’m 6000 away from attending my dream school.I was suppose to start winter term, but my mother became extremely ill so i had to stay back to take care of her. School had to be put on hold and i never finished figuring out a payment plan. I don’t how else i am going to be able to pay for it. I just want to start winter term and get my life started. If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated.

  140. Dawn Boyd wrote:

    Hi,
    I am seeking assistance to attend college to complete my Bachelors Degree. I am a Non-Traditional Student and have been unemployed (except for a 4 month Temp job)for 3 years. I have completed the FASFA and am not eligible for anything except student loans and I don’t think the loans will cover all my expenses. Please point me in the right direction to find some kind of assistance that will help me pay for school. Thanks so much for your assistance in advance.

    Dawn

  141. Belinda Johnson wrote:

    Hello,
    I am in need of assistance to finish my Bachelor’s Degree. I recently lost my husband who was ex-military and a Methodist minister. I do not have the money($5000) for the books & classes that I need to take in order to complete my education. I am in sincere dire need since monies have to be paid to hold a seat for me very soon. I have never asked for anything. I am not asking for a handout, but a hand up. I have always tried to be a proud and self sufficent person. I don’t have anyone to turn to except you.

    I am a teacher assistant (of 23 yrs)& have helped my students get scholarship monies for many years, but I can’t seem to be able to find any for myself. Can you please help me in my plight? I would be eternally grateful for anything that you can do, even if it’s putting me on the right path.

    Sincere thanks,

    Belinda Johnson

  142. Greg Mosley wrote:

    I am a 50-year old father of three who started working on a second masters and doctorate a while back. I am close to being finished, but my wife was downsized and we lost half our income. I’m looking for the funding to finish. I am a high school English teacher hoping that improving my degree will create opportunities in my field. My daughter is going to college and I will need to try to help her out. If I can’t keep enrolling in classes, I’ll have to drop out. I need about $4000, books and all, to finish.

  143. Ebony Smith wrote:

    My name is ebony smith, i am attending Shaw University in Raleigh Nc. I am finishing up my first semester of freshman year but in order to take finals i must pay back the money i owe. I would greatly like to finish out my year here but my mother does not have the money. My father died when i was in middle school in a car accident. He was a part of the US ARMY. If there was any way i could get money to finish out my year here i would really appreciate it.

  144. Porsha Harrison wrote:

    Hello everyone, my name is Porsha Harrison and I’m currently a high school senior who lives in Houston, Texas and attends Eisenhower Senior High School. I plan to attend Sam Houston State University in the Fall of 2014 to study in criminal justice or veterinary medicine. I’m looking high and low to get as many grants and scholarships as possible. I live in a low income home with my mother and little sister and I’m trying everything in my power to get as much free money I can to help my mother out so that she doesn’t have to stress about paying for my college tuition which is estimated to be about $18,000 a year. So if I could get the money I need or even a little help that would be a blessing and it would surely help me achieve my life and long term goals I long for to be successful I life but better yet make difference in the world we live in.

  145. Caroline Mwale wrote:

    Hellow,Am Caroline a teacher with 14years experience and 2years in special needs field. Looking for funds to parseu degree program in Europe. Am very interested in early childhood in special needs education . Am a Malawian and in our country inclucive education has been introduced but without early inervention in special need. It is very difficult, to accept, to handle, teach a child with disability in mainstreaming. I believe that that i will cotribute more to our disabled childern in my developing country.

  146. Eugene Dlamini wrote:

    I am a young man of 20 years. I have a hard time getting support from family,friends or government due to lack of funds. I am from Swaziland. All I see online is scholarships for overseas nationals.  I also need to be given a chance to learn. Is there anyways you can help me?

  147. Terry Zeiger wrote:

    Hello everybody I went back to school at 50 years old and became an LPN and I Love this job… I didn’t realize that helping other people was my passion… I would like to continue doing what I love to do which is being a nurse .I need a grant to continue to become an RN… does anybody know of Scholarships or any type of funding for people 55 and older that want to further their education ,especially in healthcare?Thank you and have a great day !

  148. Baltazar wrote:

    My aspirations are high, and so are my needs. My dream of the future is one where everyone is a part of, and I sincerely need to excel. I am well of in college, but in need of monetary support. It seems far fetched, but I am a Mechanical Engineering student and I wish to solve the energy crisis as a return on investment.

  149. Ashley VanCuran wrote:

    I am a Student looking for Money (10,000$) I am really struggling to stay in school because of the fact that i don’t have a job and being a full time student with no income is really difficult, I Currently Go To Northwest Indian College and to be able to stay i need to pay off my tuition i hope i can get a helping hand i would really appreciate it

  150. Julie wrote:

    Hi,

    Im a single mother. I really need money for her to go to college. She is major in Chemical engineer. I would appreciated with a little help from the grants.

    Thank You,
    Julie

  151. Daniel Olvera wrote:

    Hi, my name is Daniel Olvera,and I don’t know what else to do, so I thought maybe you could work something out to help me. I have found myself pretty much at the end of the road, and everywhere I’ve looked to seek help, I have received absolutely nothing. I don’t understand why my life has to seem so complicated and difficult, that I can’t even get my FAFSA right. I have ended my first semester with a dept of 15,000$. Why? well, because of one, my FAFSA had been chosen for further paperwork. My parents didn’t want to provide that information. So I started out with absolutely no help from FAFSA. My plan was to have FAFSA lower my tuition cost, use the grant money I could receive, then use federal work study to help pay it off even more. Whatever was left I would pay off with a loan. I had it all planned out, but seeing how my FAFSA hadn’t gone through, I got absolutely nothing. So I just pushed through the year, already being a struggle pulling 17 credits, and being an architecture undergraduate. I felt like there was no way for me to get anything right. I contacted LARES, and they didn’t seem to know anything. I even sought out help from a public relations officer, who pretty much told me that there was nothing left I could do to save myself from having to leave school with this dept. I didn’t want to leave school. I absolutely love school, and I know some people find that hard to understand, but I really do. I contacted the UIC office many times to see if I could get it fixed, or have my status changed. And yet, for some reason, I can’t get anything done. I found out that the office actually had an “Acceptance of Dept” form I could fill out, and have my fee waived just long enough to register for classes, then have it added on to next years charges. However, I was going to have to put down 8,000 in order to have it done. Little luck with that. I can’t even get out loans. Being in the household I was, I pretty much was useless in the big world. Being adopted into a family, and then pushed to succeed was my first struggle. My parents don’t believe in “kids” having phones, or credit cards. So I apply to jobs, and don’t get accepted because of my limitations or “un-experience” I’ve had enough. I had set down a plan of action for school, and it all went to waste. I’ve contacted so many people, and I’ve come down to absolutely nothing. I praying for a miracle, and hoping you could find something to help me. If that is waiving my tuition, great. But even if it’s just temporarily waiving it so I can apply to next semester, I’d be happy with that too. I don’t want to come out as a failure. My parents have worked hard enough just to get to where they are, and seeing how I seem not to even try to get my school stuff figured out angers them. They see me as useless, and that’s the worst feeling. I just don’t have any more options left. please contact me with any type of positive reinforcement.

  152. Thomas Siegel wrote:

    I am currently unemployed living with a friend almost 19 years old. I want to go to school our of country but have no money does anyone no a way for me to go to school outside of America, even though I have no money, like are there any programs that I can talk to about that?

  153. Josiah Garrett wrote:

    Hello my name is Josiah Garrett and I am attending Angelo State University. I need $3000 to continue school because I can not pay for the rest of the last semester and I am hoping you can help me out before the deadline to register for classes end. My financial aid didn’t cover everything and my mom isn’t in a position to help either. Please help because I really do want to finish school.

    Thank you

  154. KNOWLEDGE wrote:

    I am 18 Years old .last year i was doing grade 12 and I have passed my matric with a bachelor’s degree and i have registered to study at cti nelspruit . i am asking for finacial support from you since i have no bursary and no one to sponsor my tertiary fees and i live mith my grand mother who is a pensioner . i woul be greatful if you help me

  155. Nhlakanipho,Brain Kwela wrote:

    hi my name is Brain,i studied paramedic in netcare college,am qualified as Basic ambulance assistants,now i need to go for the following course which Ambulance Emergency Assistant,but i have financial problem inorder to continue,so i was wondering if anyone there could help me with R40 000 and live my dream,i will be so much happier thank you.my contact no.0839793224.

  156. Samantha Stueber wrote:

    Hello my name is Samantha Stueber, I am currently a Senior at Hebron High School.I am asking for college grants so I can live my dream of going to Ivy Tech to study Physical Therapy. I come from a broken family and currently live with my Mother who can not afford the expenses of me living my dream. I would be extremely grateful for your help.

  157. kim wrote:

    I really want to take a Medical course that cost $4000 that will last 6 months they will help me get a job as soon as I finish. I’ve been unemployed for the longest and cant get a job. Please help me get the opportunity to study and find a job in the field im interested in.

  158. Thiago Botha wrote:

    iam a 20 year Malawian who had just finished my secondary school level and i lost my both parents and please help me with bursary scholarship i need to continue my education in Electrical engineering.

  159. Thando wrote:

    Hi my name is Thando,I was studing at Cefa college for a social auxiliary work.I’m done with my studies.now I’m struggling to pay my outstanding balance of R12820.Cefa Certificate Ceremony is on the 5 June 2015.I need your help so that I can get my certificate.my contact number-0610379087

  160. Jamila wrote:

    I really need a grant for 10,000 because I need to pay for my college tuition I am black and Mexican my dad has 6 girls and 1 boy so it’s hard on him to be able to pay for my college

  161. Masiea Motshedisi wrote:

    i need small funds to start up my bakery

  162. Alana Pankey wrote:

    MY NAME IS ALANA. I RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND HOPING TO ATTEND GREENSBORO COLLEGE IN A WEEK. ITS REALLY A LAST MINUTE THING BUT THEY TOLD ME I COULDNT ATTEND IF I DONT COME UP WITH THE REST OF THE MONEY WHICH IS 4,000.. 33,000 out of 37,000. Please help

  163. Shaquita Brown wrote:

    Hello my name is Shaquita Brown born and raised in Chicago IL. I will be finishing up my degree at Mississippi Valley State University soon in December. I would love to go to graduate school in Michigan at Wayne State University but its so expensive. I have been trying to raise money for about a year, I even started a go fund me page but no luck. I really need help at this point it doesn’t matter if its $5 or $5000 anything would help me.

  164. Ninoska Burgod wrote:

    Hello my name is Ninoska Mylene Burgos.I will be finishing up my degree at Grand Canyon University soon in February or March.I have to pay for the last course to finishing my graduate courses. I’m a single mother of one child and had to use the last check loan that I received because to pay my rent and living expenses. I really need your help; the last course start in January 2016 the cost for my last course it is around US $1500, please let me now if you can help me because I would love to graduate in March 2016.
    Thank you so much.

  165. Sofiya wrote:

    Hello,
    My name is Sofiya. I am currently in nursing school, doing my RN. I am full time student. I have tried my best to manage my studies with a toddler along with my part time job.I would really appreciate If I would be given some grants to cover my tuition.

  166. TiAna Davila wrote:

    Hello, my name is TiAna Davila, and I am attending school in Lamar, CO. Last year I attended school in KS. Right now I am in need of assistance with getting my transcript from KS, so that I can finish my 2nd year, and not be red shirt from playing basketball. I HAVE to pay 25% of my balance, or I will be sent home. Right now I am struggling with this, as well as other financial issues, but this is my main priority. If my mom was able to help me, this would not be an issue. But she is struggling to keep us just above poverty. I’m a very proud person that doesn’t like to ask for anything, but I REALLY need help to be able to stay in school. I just need help paying the first installment of my payment plan to get my transcript, and I will be able to do the rest within time. Any type of help would be greatly appreciated.

  167. Joan Taylor wrote:

    My name is Joan and I am 66 years old. I have been on disability since 2012 and my husband had to retire at age 62. The money we receive from Social Security every month just covers the bare necessities. I really need to supplement our income. I have been accepted at Kaplan on line University. I have filled out my FAFSA and do not know the amount of my Pell Grant yet. I will be taking Medical Sciences courses for on line Medical Billing and Coding. My billing experience spans 30 years but, I have not done any coding in over 20 years. I am disabled and must be able to work from home. My classes begin on 3/1/17 and last almost a year. I need more grant(s) to be able to attend. Can you help me?
    Sincerely,
    Joan A. Taylor

  168. Joan Taylor wrote:

    I have been accepted at Kaplan on-line University to get a certification in medical billing and coding. I have been awarded a Pell Grant of $2000 and student loans ($12000), We are on Social Security and I am Disabled due to mental health issues. Are there any grants for people seeking certifications? On our income, we would not be able to afford loan payments.

  169. Beth Gastineau wrote:

    The college process can be confusing and somewhat intimidating at times, so thank you for providing informative resources we can all use. You stress the point of “error-free” applications and essays, which is an invaluable piece of practical advice, however, I did notice typographical and grammatical errors on several different comments on your site. These comments provided by individuals, either from a marketing or educational standpoint, are often rife with typos that can undermine a person’s professional reputation, not to mention embarrassing on a professional and educational level. As an organization promoting and providing educational material and information to individuals such as the public, you are hopeful that the organization use the utmost care and attention to the material being provided & that the people enjoying these free resources value them.

  170. Tynecia Wilson wrote:

    Hi my name is Tynecia, I attend Temple University. I need to come up with $2500 in two weeks or I will not be able to register for classes, I will lose my spot in a very great program at my school

  171. Prince Senyo Dzahene wrote:

    My name is prince Senyo Dzahene.
    I am a Ghanaian. I graduated from creek new field university with a distinctions.I studied B.Sc. international law and diplomacy.Currently, I have arrears with the university which is $400 that put my degree on hold.
    Please,kindly help me to receive my degree
    Thank you.

  172. DeAndre Gaskin wrote:

    Hello,
    My Name is De’Andre Gaskin and I am an African American male eager to finish my last of architecture school. I am in an extreme need of finances in order to finish. I need at least $3,000 in order to cover my account balance. Please, I fought to get this far and I refuse to give in.

  173. Eugene Mafah Jr. wrote:

    My name is Eugene mafah Jr and I’m walking on to play football at Kennesaw state university and tuition is 18,500 but I have a tiny amount saved up please help

  174. Zikeus Garland wrote:

    I am currently a college student. I will be a sophomore at the beginning of next semester. I really need $5,000 to help cover my tuition. I am enrolled at Houston Baptist university and I’m trying to transfer to university of houston.

  175. Brandi Stirewalt wrote:

    Hello, my name is Brandi Stirewalt- I go to South University Online- have bills and can;t seem to get a job with lack of experience- I need to be able to take care of my two daughters until I finish my Bachelors Degree October 2018, is there any help out there to help me pay my bills and get my daughters the necessary requirements they need food, clothes, rent

  176. Aliyah Blake wrote:

    My name is Aliyah, first year criminal justice major at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Any grant possible would be helpful to me. I graduated high school with a 3.5 GPA, first generation college student. I am from the beautiful island of Jamaica. My mother is financially unstable and my father is not really in the picture. I haven’t had much support from my family. I’ve taking care of myself since the age of 15 in which I overcame many obstacles. Please contact me if you are able to assist me with anything.

  177. Junelle Rodriguez wrote:

    Hello anyone, My name is Junelle Rodriguez I am a college student entering my 4th year in college, I am really struggling to be a full time worker and student. I am trying to only use as much financial aid as needed however it still never seems to be enough. I am begging if anyone at all can help me with school that will be greatly appreciated. If I am not able to pay for this semester than I will be forced to drop out of college and not return to school anymore.

  178. Audriana Chenault wrote:

    Hello, my name is Audri. I play basketball at York College in Nebraska, however, I’m still coming up short on funds by $5,000. My mom is a single mom of three kids trying to send me to college, anything helps.

  179. Daniel James Krambaja wrote:

    Am Sudanese by nationality I had finished my secondary school since 2009 in South Sudan and am having an interest of joining University to further my studies but I have no funds to further my Education please help Daniel from Sudan-South-Kordofan state

  180. melissa wrote:

    Hello. My name is Melissa and I am starting Immaculata University this fall. I am a single mother to a wonderful little boy and trying to finish school so I can give him the best life. I am currently living with my parents until I finish school and can afford to support myself and my son. I need about $8,000.00 to be able to cover the rest of my tuition and books. Just for this semester alone. I’ll be grateful for anything. Thanks!

  181. Trisha wrote:

    Hello, I am looking for a grant for my 18 year old daughter. She is only a part time student at Saddleback College. I would love to see her successed at all her goals, unfortunately I have a disease of Multiple Sclerosis and I am unable to help her. This would mean so much to her but more to me. I want her to finish school & have her dream job. I know college is very expensive so I am just go to ask for a grant of $10,000 – $15,000 Thank you!

  182. Tebogo wrote:

    A friend of mine really needs money to go to college because his parents cannot afford to pay for him and he’ll be forced to stay home this year which is something he doesn’t want … he really needs the money

    please help

  183. Adeline Ortega Amaro wrote:

    Hello my name is Adeline Ortega Amaro I will be attending the University of Nebraska Lincoln. I come from a home with a single mom with three kids. It would mean so much to me if I am able to get sixteen thousand dollars or more. My mom is taking care of my brother who has special needs and I have to take a job to earn money but it is barely anything. Please help me start my college year right it would mean so much to me from the bottom of my heart.
    Sincerely , Adeline Amaro

  184. Sergio Perez wrote:

    Hello, my name is Sergio Perez and I’m 22 years old. Born and raised in Douglas Arizona. This is my last semester at Cochise college before graduating this May 2018. After 3 year I will finally be getting my associates in criminal justice. I’m a full-time study and have a full-time job. I need help paying my last summer. I am currently in rolled in a payment plan and I have to pay $689.20 by Aplri 5, 2018. I am struggling financially and do not have the resources to finish paying. I made this far, for it to go to waste. I really need help at this point it doesn’t matter if its $1 or 689.20 anything would help me.

  185. Jacey wrote:

    I’m currently working full time but hope to attend NHL Stenden Univeristy of Applied Sciences in the fall for my BA in Media and Entertainment management. I have put off going to college after I graduated in order to work and try to establish myself, and when I found this program, I felt at home. After escaping an abusive relationship, I’m so ready for a rest start but I cannot afford the cost of tuition myself. It’s $15,000 and as the univeristy is not on the eligibile international FAFSA list, I can’t submit a FAFSA to cover the cost.

  186. Nikki Rowe wrote:

    My name is Nicole Rowe, i was excepted to Greensboro North Carolina College this August to study communication, my GPA is 3.56.My father is a disabled Rail Road Conductor since 2001. His monthly checks makes it very hard for me to attend this University.We will be moving to NC soon to find a rental for my family so i can further my dream. I was just notified,since we live in Idaho i will be consider out of state and the first year tuition will be $20.000.I cant tell Dad This

  187. Patrick Samuel wrote:

    Hi. I am High School Graduate with a Diploma in Secondary Education and am looking for a $15,000 to enroll for a 4 year bachelors degree program at the Edinburgh University in London. Kindly assist am in need and would like to graduate from this school by 2021 and continue for the PhD level as am actually aspiring to lecture Law. Let me suppose you can help!

  188. Wanda Perez wrote:

    Hello my name is Wanda Perez. I am writing because my daughter Jaritza Santana is going to Tompkins Cartland Community college in August, I am a single mother who is on disability and need help with my daughter college fee I received Social security and SSI and can’t afford the fees that they are charging me, please help me and my daughter, my monthly income is $793.00 as you can see I am a struggling, I would be extremely grateful with your help. Thank You so much Wanda Perez

  189. Kianna Gleaton wrote:

    Hello my name is Kianna Gleaton and I am finishing my business degree but I want to change schools. I attended a community but now I want to attend an University but Universities are more expensive. I am 20 years old and I want to finish to pursue my career but I need some assistance with with the paying for it. Im transferring to Trident University and it is more than double the cost of a community college. I will need about $6,000 to finish the year off without having to pay out of pocket. If I had to pay out of pocket then I don’t think I would be able to finish through with college.

    Thank you so much

  190. Noble wrote:

    Hello my Noble. I am looking to attend my dream college this September. I really need an additional $20,000 to make my dream come true. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

  191. Jannatel Fardoss wrote:

    My name is Jannatel.I am going to be senior after this summer. I came from Bangladesh.I am a permanent resident of USA. I have low income. My family could not bear my college expenses. My GPA is 3.7 and I want to go top college. I want to be a dentist. please help me out to go a great college for my great future.

  192. Gustavo R wrote:

    Good day, I am looking for funds to pay part of my master degree in cyber security, I have a full time job but I do not earn enough to continue my studies and apart from that I have one of my children in school, any help is appreciated, thank you

  193. Jonathan Gladstone wrote:

    Hi my name is Jonathan Gladstone and I currently attend a Chicago community college. I intend on attending a 4-year university in the fall of 2019, more specifically, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am Hispanic and would wish to receive enough money to pay for my room and board for the next two years which is about $15,000. I could really use it as my father is paying for some of my schooling, but can not afford to pay for all of it. If I do not receive aid, then I will have to gain responsibility upon taking out loans, which is not a choice for myself. Please inform me on whether you can assist me next year in the fall as I would love to attend that specific university. Thank you and I appreciate it

  194. TINA FORTUNE wrote:

    Im a mother of five and Im trying to go back to school I have one of my children in college now and she was like mommy come on and go back to school since we all are in our 20’s now you can get a better job. So i’m looking for grant money to help me pay for college. I’m already in my freshman year but need help with paying my way thru college

  195. Dequasia Tillery wrote:

    Hello my name is Dequasia Tillery and I attend North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC and I am looking for grants that’ll help me pay my tuition and decrease my loan amounts. I am a rising sophomore and my major is pre-nursing. I am a first generation college students and son’t have as much support as I need as a college student. I am looking for any type of help I can get. It doesn’t matter if it is $100 or $1,500 it’ll be greatly appreciated and helpful.

    Thank you.

  196. Faith Raulerson wrote:

    Hi, my name is Faith Raulerson. I’m currently trying to finish my second year of college so I can start my nursing program in December. I had a fought fall of 2018. I Lost my grandfather, and had a really bad break up. Because of this I lost sighting of what I wanted and messed up my financial aid. But in the past two semesters I’ve fixed most of the things. I do not have the money to cover the tuition I had to pay for two semesters so now things are really tight. I am looking forward to what kind of help I can receive to finish my dream

  197. Armando Mendoza wrote:

    My name is Armando Mendoza. I want to become a commercial airline’s pilot but am limited on my financial resources. I am 39 years old working as a dock worker but have much more experience in other fields…I just finished paying child support this year and have been struggling for the last 14 years to get buy not having a career or time to work on a career. I really want to have a career as a commercial airline’s pilot and I pray to God with all my heart that I may be able to obtain such a wonderful career. Please give me an opportunity to live my life doing something I always dreamed of doing so I can have that financial security and be able to support my family and myself while also giving back to those who open their hearts to those in need of help. May the Lord bless you all. Thank you for reading.

  198. judy ann christoffers wrote:

    i am wanting to finish my degree of criminal justice and i want to really be the first to graduate no matter how long it takes , i am on ssid , i would love to try to go back and succeed..i am not sure how all this works but i am getting a pell grant and i just want to make sure all my bills stay covered as i put everything into school

  199. catrice lozada wrote:

    Hello my name is Tommy Mendoza
    I am looking for a grant to be able to go to a trade school for mechanic. i was raised by only one parent {my mother} who always done the best she can for me.I would like to continue my ed in a trade school. unfortunately we can not afford it so i am looking for help.
    thank you

  200. Diana DiCarlo wrote:

    Hello,
    My name is Diana DiCarlo, I am 61 yr.old and I really need $2000.00 to finish my last 8 credits at community college before attending a 4 year school. I have exhausted my FAFSA according to the comm.college because of getting a degree in another field that I came to find that there were no jobs for in my area. I decided to go forth with another avenue of studies. I want to become a licensed clinical counselor and I am on my way. I was truly devastated when I could not attend classes this semester especially being so close to getting my associates in human services.

  201. Stephanie McLean wrote:

    I am applying or need to apply for a grant to return to school. I am not eligible for Financial Aid.

  202. Christian Igweagu wrote:

    Am a recent high school graduate with a GP of 3.5 of 4.0 in Nigeria. And am pursing my dream as a Business Administrator in the United State in Ball State University.But my parent is a low income earner and cannot afford to pay in dollars,recently my elder brother Chidubem Franklin Igweagu got scholarship into the University of Akron Ohio and studying Mechanical Engineering.

  203. Christian Igweagu wrote:

    Please contact me with my email nnmesoma12@gmail.com.It will be a pleasure to get an reply.THANKS

  204. Alice Battle wrote:

    My name is Alice Battle and my granddaughter is a sophomore at Old Dominion University in Virginia. She owes ODU $23,000 for the first semester of school. At this point, she has not been allowed to register for the second semester of classes until the money is paid in full. She plans to work and take online classes the spring semester. This plan cannot be carried out until her transcript is released to her after she pays the $23,000. Please help so that my granddaughter can
    get on with her life. She plans to major in Physics and minor in Astronomy. As an African American, we tend to be underrepresented in this STEM field. My email address is pagebattle@aol.com. Please let us know if you can help as soon as possible. Thank you very much.

  205. Gavin Angel wrote:

    Hello and my name is Gavin Angel. I am looking for a grant that would give me $6,065.00. I need that much money to pay for my Spring 2020 Semester bill. I am trying the Major Exercise Science. I currently attend Bowling Green State University. The student Financial Aid Office at Bowling Green State University is not letting me have my Financial Aid from the FAFSA. Bowling Green State University says that I am not making Satisfactory Academic Progress. There is even a pandemic going on and Bowling Green State University still will not let me have my Financial Aid. My Dad died in 2015 from blood clots. My Dad was a Veteran. Could somebody please let me have or know of a $6,065.00 grant so that my Spring 2020 Semester bill can be paid for and I can continue taking classes to get my Bachelor’s Degree. My Email is BuckeyeGAngel@outlook.com.

  206. Ashley Holum wrote:

    Hi, my name is Ashley Holum and I just graduated from High School. I am looking for grants that’ll help me pay my tuition and decrease my loan amounts. I’ve been applying for scholarships but haven’t heard back from any. College starts in the fall of 2020 and anything would help me out, thank you for your consideration.

  207. Mark Kikata wrote:

    I’m an African American male and I want to go to an art school,New York Film Academy and I have to pay 10,000 my family cannot afford that and Covid 19 has really affected us please help! My email is markkikata@gmail.com

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