How to Get Free Money for Education

how to get free money for education

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Volunteer to serve a year or two in Ameri-Corps, a national service organization that provides education awards of $4,725 in exchange for one year (1,700 hours) of work in community service. The Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program provides volunteer opportunities
   with private, nonprofit groups that help to fight hunger, homelessness, illiteracy, and poverty in the U.S. The AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and AmeriCorps State/National offer similar programs. Call 1-800-942-2677 or 1-202-606-5000, or visit www.americorps.org.

2. Join the Army National Guard full- or part-time while you're in school and earn money for college under one of several programs, such as the 100 percent Federal Tuition Assistance Program, $10,000 for a six- or eight-year enlistment as a member of a unit, help with student loans, or
   other monetary benefits. Call 1-800-GoGuard or visit www.1800goguard.com/education/education. html for details.

3. Your last and necessary option maybe to apply for FAFSA or a federal financial aid.

Resources

• studynowpaylater.com