Financial Aid Information for Your Education:

Affording a quality technical or vocational education typically takes some planning and effort, but most families can use numerous strategies to keep the costs within reason.  Another resource, Adult Education - Going Back to School, discusses hurdles families must face when a parent goes back to school, such as finding financial aid.  Probably one of the best sources of of information lies with the financial aid officers at the individual vocational or technical schools you are considering. They will be happy to talk with potential students and explain the full range of options that they offer, and may be able to provide some information on the outside school funding sources available. Understand that each school (classroom locations or online programs) may offer different strategies and may have different policies. It is important to ask each school about the specifics of their various funding options and see how these options fit within your school financial planning. To request free information directly from each education provider please visit our online guide to vocational schools, technical schools, or online schools, find the school that interest you, and simply request their complimentary information:

Federal Financial Aid Information Links:

Federal Department of Education Numerous educational and financial aid resources are available from the Federal Department of Education website. Funding Your Education Guide Funding Your Education, an introductory publication for students not yet enrolled in a postsecondary school, provides general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial aid programs and how to apply for them. The Student Guide The Student Guide is the most comprehensive government resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the Department's Student Financial Assistance office. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them. Student Guide to Financial Aid Portal for all types of student and college financial aid information (includes: forms, applications, scholarship information, a financial aid calculator, and more). Finding and Applying for Grants Intended for readers who are interested in applying to the U.S. Department of Education for discretionary grants and cooperative agreements. Federal Student Aid Homepage The Federal Student Financial Aid programs are the largest source of student financial aid in America, providing over $60 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Here you'll find help from the government for every stage of the financial aid process, from the form and application on, whether you're in school or out of school.

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