Finding Money In The Couch

I wrote an earlier post that dealt with filing a FAFSA financial aid report. I also wanted to address other ways to find money for school or to finance your education. Check with your employer. Many times employers offer tuition reimbursement for educational expenses. This amount varies by employer and they may only give you money for a degree related to your current field. They want to make sure they won’t be paying for an education that they won’t get to reap the benefits of. For example, if you work at a hospital they may only cover the expenses if you are seeking a degree  in a medical related field, such as nursing or a radiology technician for example.

Scholarships and grants are another great way to get money for school. You don’t necessarily have to have a great ACT/SAT score or great grades to get scholarships. Some scholarships are based on financial need and other factors rather than grades. You may have to maintain a certain grade point average once in school to keep the scholarship, however. There are tons of scholarships and grants available for a variety of things. For example, if you are going into teaching there are many financial assistance opportunities out there. If you are male, a minority, and interested in teaching math, science, or special education, you may be able to get your entire education paid for.