Grants for College
It is no surprise that attending college can become quite expensive. There is much financial aid available you just have to apply yourself and search them out. One type of help is that of a college grant. There are hundreds of grants available to take some of the burden off your college expenses; it is a matter of finding the one or ones that you qualify for. Grants are monies usually offered by the state and federal governments that you do not have to pay back. They are awarded based upon financial need and other factors.
Federal Grants
Under the US Department of Education, a number of federal grants are offered to qualifying students based on financial need, academic performance, minority status and other factors. Typically, these grants are used for reducing tuition expenses, books and other educational supplies.
State Grants
State grants are provided by the state government where you live or go to school. Each individual state offers a number of grants to students who meet similar qualifications as in federal grants. Look into your state grant offerings to see if you qualify, each state may vary.
Foundation Grants
These grants are provided by a either private foundation or an organization. Private foundations are usually based on advancing a cause like advancing medical science, educating under privileged children, providing legal services to the poor or many others. They may also offer grants to students who major or specialize in a related field.
Military Grants
These grants can be provided by either the federal or state government to veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their spouses. These grants are available to military veterans to help pay for school after serving our country.
Minority Grants
Ethnic minorities such as Latinos, African-American, Native Americans as well as women and people with disabilities have been historically underrepresented in American colleges. These grants are a way to help increase and foster minority participation in a college education.
Personal Grants
Federal and state governments offer these grants not only for educational purposes, but they also be used to help pay for home expenses, groceries, utilities and so on. These grants are available to those who are experiencing financial difficulties.
You may be eligible for many grants that are out there, it is just a matter of taking the time to research and find those that you qualify for. College does not need to be the financial burden some make it out to be. Be diligent in your search for extra financial help and your college experience will only be that much better.
