Need money to go back to school? Try these 4 tips

Want to get a degree but not sure how to pay for it? You're not alone. Every year, thousands of prospective students postpone their college dreams because of lack of money.

Yet millions of dollars in scholarships for college degree-seekers go unclaimed annually. Additionally, millions in financial aid are available through the government and schools. With some online research, students can easily find the financial aid to pay for their education and improve their careers.

Money for school can be found in a myriad of places. Online resources, like ClassesandCareers.com, make it easier for people to find money for school than ever before. Here are 4 ways you may be able to pay for school:

1. Scholarships
"Always, always, always check for scholarships," says Herbert Scholer, financial aid adviser at University of Phoenix in West Bend, Ill. "You don't have to pay them back. It's like having a rich uncle who just gives you cash to go to school out of the goodness of his heart." You may have to go through an application process, but you will never have to pay scholarships back.  

2. Pell Grant
Like scholarships from the federal government, these grants don't have to be paid back. They may not cover all of your expenses, but they can take a huge bite out of them.

3. Stafford Loans
Also provided by the federal government, these loans are subsidized, which means you get the best interest rate around. Unlike grants, however, these loans have to be paid back, but not until you are out of school.

4. University Loans
Individual schools often offer smaller loans to help students cover any additional school expenses.
For additional information on financial aid options at specific schools, speak to a school representative. You can get in contact with school advisers at Classes and Careers.com by filling out their form and telling them about your interests.


Stop putting off your degree. Get money for school now by going to ClassesandCareers.com and filling out their form, including your interests and contact information. An education advisor will contact you and help you find the best degree program and financial aid for you. Copyright © ARAnet, Inc.