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Has anyone actually received a Pell Grant as an adult?

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I keep seeing Pell Grants mentioned everywhere but I'm 34 and wondering if it's actually realistic for someone my age. I...

6 replies Feb 4

State grants that do not get talked about enough

So real talk, the Pell Grant is what everyone knows about but honestly my state grant was way easier to get because fewe...

2 replies 6d ago

Scholarships that do not require a long essay

I know this sounds silly but I am so tired of writing scholarship essays. Has anyone found scholarships that are just li...

2 replies 1w ago

Finding schools that are affordable and actually accept financial aid

I got burned applying to a program that didn't take federal aid and wasted months figuring that out. Nobody tells you up...

1 reply 1w ago

WIOA grant experience sharing

I just applied for a WIOA grant to cover my training program costs and honestly the paperwork threw me at first. In my e...

2 replies 2w ago

How I found $4,000 in grants I did not know existed

I was about to sign up for loans and then someone at financial aid mentioned two grants I didn't even know existed. Turn...

2 replies 2w ago

Covering the gaps that financial aid does not pay for

School is expensive as hell. Tuition, books, all that stuff drains your account quick even when you get help. I'm trying...

2 replies 3w ago

Free tools I used to research programs before applying

I really didn't want to just Google nursing programs and hope for the best. I spent time actually comparing program cost...

1 reply 3w ago

Grants for career changers not just new students

I looked into this same thing when I was switching careers. Most grants are designed for first-time college students, so...

2 replies 3w ago

Snowball vs avalanche method what actually works

I'm sitting here with about $8,000 spread across three different credit cards and I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed. I keep...

1 reply Apr 5

Does checking your credit score actually lower it

I've been too afraid to look at my credit score because someone told me that checking it actually makes it go down. Is t...

1 reply Apr 3

Do not forget to reapply for FAFSA every year

Just a reminder for everyone who already got their Pell Grant or other federal aid. You have to fill out FAFSA again eve...

2 replies Mar 30

Free or low cost childcare programs by state

I am trying to put together a list of childcare assistance programs since this is something so many of us need. If you k...

3 replies Mar 29

Found something that actually helped me find grants

Ok so I have been looking for grants for like 3 months and mostly just finding the same generic lists everywhere. Schola...

6 replies Mar 22

Free food resources that are not just canned goods

I know about food banks but honestly the ones near me mostly give out expired canned stuff. Are there better options? I ...

3 replies Mar 26

How I went from 520 to 680 in one year

I know credit is not the most exciting topic but I wanted to share what worked for me because a year ago I thought my cr...

3 replies Mar 26

Scared to take on student debt at my age

I am 41 and I want to go back to school but the idea of taking on debt at this point in my life makes me sick. I already...

3 replies Mar 25

State grants most people do not know about

I found out my state has grants specifically for women going back to school that are completely separate from federal ai...

3 replies Mar 25

Grants for single moms going back to school

Are there specific grants just for single mothers? I have two kids and I really want to get my nursing degree but I cant...

6 replies Feb 27

Tips for writing a strong personal statement for grants

I have to write a personal statement for a grant application and I am STUCK. Any advice from people who have done this b...

7 replies Feb 19

State grants vs federal grants whats the difference

Im trying to understand the difference between state and federal grants. Do you apply for them separately? Can you get b...

5 replies Feb 11