I have about 35,000 plus interest in school debt that I have accumulated and I have not had any financial help from family in paying these loans. The interest rates are pretty high and are making it impossible for me to make a dent in repaying these loans. I know there are many programs out there designed to help students that are struggling with the financial weight of accumulating debt on their shoulders. I would like to have an information available on what types of grants I could qualify for. 

I need help in finding aid from this website to pay for college expenses!

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I am the mother of a 20-year-old bipolar son who is pursuing an engineering degree in aerospace design.  We are in desperate need of scholarship money to send him to Rose-Hulman next fall.  The approximate cost is $40,000 per year!  I am a single mother and was unfortunately unemployed for a year until just recently.  Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

I'm interested on information on granTS, financial aid, scholarships, and information on great nursing programs.

I need more information on where I should go to school for nursing.

I am seeking out scholarships and aid to fund my college education.  I don't want to take out loans.  I have 2 years of college left and I will soon have 2 kids to put through college too. 

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Most people going to college get one scholarship and then apply for a student loan to cover the rest of their educational expensis.   This is OK, but student loans have to be paid back.  They cannot be forgiven even with Bankruptcy.  The only way out of a student loan is by dying or becoming so disabled that you can not work.

But there is no need to get a student loan.  You can get as many scholarships as you want to pay for your schooling.  There is no limit on how many you can have.  And you can get grants to pay for all the rest.  All it takes is a little effort on your part to hunt down and apply for these scholarships and grants. 

Go to www.yourgrant.com/scholarship.htm and check it out.  With a little effort and study on your part, you could go to college FREE.

I need scholarship and financial aid monies to complete a nurse anesthesia program.

I am a committed health care worker in the area of nursing.  I am known for my hard work, loyalty and professionalism.  I love nursing  and wish to advance the level of care I am able to give.

I am a business major currently working towards my bachelors in University of Phoenix. I have accumilated much debt with school loans and I would like some help with locating the scholarships and grants that I could qualify for. Any information would be greatly appreciatedi

                                                     Heather Stutzman

Help!!!  After 8 years in a corporate America job, I lost my job due to budget cuts & down sizing.  Now, I feel led to go back to school for my masters degree, but without a job yet, I need to track down scholarships or grants to fund my schooling and possibly some minimal living expenses.  Does anyone know of any available funds for Masters Degree students?  Almost everything I have seen is for high school seniors only.  Thank-you!

I need scholarships.  The school of my dreams is gonna run me at least $30,000 this year.  Though, on paper, he makes a good amount of money, he genuinely can't afford it. 

I am a graduate from Jefferson High School in Indiana. I am willing to send out as many applications it takes to reach success! I define success as making short goals for your self to reach that one long term goal you so dearly strive for. Doing whatever it takes, and as you can see this is one short term goal that I am willing to make to become well educated, and understand the real world for what it is. If anyone out there can help me please do. My email address is geo42385@hotmail.com thanks

  I am a government employee performing presently as a Health Technician and am trying to attend on-line masters program offered by University of West Alabama in counseling/psychology in order to better myself as well as serve veterans of which I am one as well.  The cost of tuition is over $9,000.00 over a two year course of study (does not cover costs of books, supplies, internet service, computer, etc.).  I may be able to get tuition reimbursement for a portion of my class work from my employer but expect that, at minimum, I will need around 5 to 6 thousand dollars for the 2 year period in question.

    I am looking for any money I can get to help me pay for a private medical collage in salem, Oregon. I'm a single mother, with three children, and the program is Medical Assistant. I'm only interested in money I wont have to pay back.

Hi,

I am a single mother who has been going through a difficult period in my life. I graduated from nursing school in 2000. While returning  to school the next fall to work on my BSN, my father was tragically killed on the job Dec. 26, 2001.  My mother, also, was diagnosed with cancer.  My world fell apart from there.

Due to the extreme stress, I became ill and lost my new job.  Shortly after, I was diagnosed with two lifelong painful disorders that left me unable to work for a year and a half.  I did return to work- only to last for four months.  Again, I was off another ten months. 

Starting in the summer of 2003, I returned to school online working on the prequsites that I had to take in order to get in the nursing program.  Finally, I have FINISHED!!!!!

But, I have had to take out student loans to accomplish this.  And now I will be planning on attending the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences via Online BSN program in the Spring.  I NEED MONEY, MONEY,MONEY, that I don't have to repay back. I need all the grants or scholarships I can get to supplement my income so that I don't have to borrow anymore.

Anyone who knows how to help me get access to these  funds that are available to nurses, please CONTACT  ME!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

I am a poor disable veteran who is seeking help on paying for college.   I could not get employment with my current skills and education.  I am currently going to college to learn and develop the skills needed to get a employment.  I am greatly in debt and I would like some assistance with my tuition.

  My name is Roger Witt Jr.. I am currently unemployed and wanting to go back to school but I dont really have the money for it right now. I am not sure what steps I need to take to get enrolled and find grant money for tuition and books. my email adress is stoppitt@hotmail.com. If anyone can help me I would be truly grateful.

I am a 28yr single mother of a 3yr old son. I am a volunteer and paid EMT-B and wish to advance in becoming a Paramedic. But because of school costs, I am unable to afford to go. I need help please.

Hi,

I have been reading everyones stories of need and decided to post my own.  I am in the same sitution as many others.  Single parent with two choldren to put through college.  I make too much money to be considered 'low' income but not enough to have any extra.  All I make goes to existing.  That's it.  

So I have spent hours looking for help with funding college for my daughters.  I don't want my girls to graduate owing tens of thousands of dollars.  I don't think any kids should have to do that.  Anyway. if anyone has any tips on where to find these elusive scholarships or grants, please let me know. 

I just want the best for my kids and I don't think an education should be based on what a parent earns.  Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I have a college-age daughter who I am sure is gifted, especially with regards to Art, sculpture, and writing.  Her father and I are divorced, and after the divorce he kind of "took over" everything, including their college education.  Their was a tremendous amount of disappearing money, including money for their college, which my exhusband spent on lawyers. He has chosen a very cheap, local college to send my daughter to.  She is wasting her life and her time and her gifts.  Her father tells her that there is no hope and no way for her to do what she wants and loves (pursue a future in Art).  Frankly,  I know nothing about money and I have absolutely no idea how to help her.  She is becoming depressed.  She is taking teaching courses, which she hates, and I have heard her weeping over this.  She belongs in an Art college and she has to get away from him.  He does not want her to go away to college because he does not want to "lose" her and he is doing everything in his power to disenpower and discourage her.  He tells her there is no money.  He tells her she'll never make a living in Art.  He tells her that her grades are not good enough.  The truth is, her grades are good enough and she can make a living out of Art.  I have to help and I don't know where to start.  My older daughter also needs  help.  She completed four years of college studying something she has no love for or interest in, and now her father is pressuring her to take a job that she hates, and he is not above using false guilt or any mental tactics to get them to do what he wants.   I see it is taking its toll in every way.   They want their father's love and approval, but the price is too high.  The cost is their life and happiness.  The most pressing need right now is for me to find a way to get my younger daughter into an Art college away from here.  Thank you.

To whom it may concern,

        I am looking for financial aid so that I can continue my schooling and to get a degree in visual arts. Fashion design is my major and a vocal music is my minor.I nor my family can afford to put me or my siblings through college and I am turning to you for your help.

Thank you,

C. Moore

I am a low income mother.  I have prior life experience.  I have prior medical experience.  I have been a volunteer.  I am in the military as a reservist and I have been activated. 

Hello!  I am a single mother of  three children.  I have to go back to school and get a degree to be able to make a good life for me and my children.  I am trying to get as much financial assistance as I can so that I am able to go to school full-time but not have to work full-time.  That way I still have lots of time to spend with my children.

I am in need of financial assistance for my college tuition. I am currently enrolled in ITT Technical Institute. My Bachelors of Science is Information Systems Security. My annual tuition is $15,000. Annualy I am approximately $3,662 short.