Grants for Adults Who Can't Afford to Go to College
If you are a non-traditional student, there are grants for adults who can't afford to go to college. Grants from businesses and nonprofit groups provide free money for schooling, whether you are going back to finish a degree or entering college for the first time. Some grants target specific groups of non-traditional students, such as women or those specializing in a certain field of study.
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Gleaner Scholarship
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Gleaner Life Insurance offers $1,000 scholarships to pay for tuition and living expenses and $500 scholarships for textbook fees, as of 2011. These scholarships are available to any Gleaner member or part of a Gleaner family, which includes parents and grandchildren.
The scholarships may be used at all schools in the United States, including vocational schools, as long as students are enrolled for a minimum of 10 credit hours per semester.
There are no age restrictions to apply for the scholarship. Get complete information at gleanerlife.org.
College Jumpstart Scholarship
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Each year, College Jumpstart Scholarship, an annual competition, awards three scholarships based upon merit and not financial need. These scholarship awards are $1,500, $750 and $250, as of 2011.
Students must be a U.S. citizen and plan to use their education for the betterment of their communities. They may be enrolled in or plan to enroll in an accredited college or vocational school by the April 15 deadline each year.
The winners of the scholarships are determined by a 250-word essay answering one of three questions. The content of the essay is more important than the writing style.
For further information, go to jumpstart-scholarship.net
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Executive Women International ASIST Program
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To apply for one of the 12 awards offered through the Executive Women International ASIST Program, apply to the local Executive Women International chapter. As of 2011, the scholarship amounts were $2,500.
This program is for nontraditional students who are in a period of transition. The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) program provides payment directly to the college in which they are enrolled.
The program is open to both men and women who have been displaced or are just now entering the workforce. Strong consideration is given to applicants with children, show financial need or are physically challenged.
For further information, go to executivewomen.org.
Federal Pell Grant
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The U.S. government awards Pell Grants, up to $5,550 as of 2011, to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree or other professional degree.
The amount of the grant is based upon your financial need and here are no age requirements to apply for the Pell Grant..
Application is made by filling out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form on the website studentaid.ed.gov. Students must be enrolled at least part-time at an accredited school.
The award is paid to the school. Your school must inform you of the amount of your Pell Grant and has two options for disbursement. The school may apply the money to your tuition, issue you a check or combine these methods of payment.
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