Sunday, May 29, 2011

Some great links from the Fatomei Site from Dr. Torres

Here are just a few of the many great scholarship and grant link pages at the Fatomei Site, also known as the Dr. Torres Site.

African Americans - College Scholarships and Grants; Graduate Fellowships

Hispanics, Latinos - College Scholarships and Grants, Graduate Fellowships, Postgraduate Awards

Original People - College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Awards for Students
(from the site) These links are for "Aboriginal Canadians, Native Alaskans, Aleuts, Inuit, Eskimos, Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders, Hawaiians, Polynesians or Micronesians."

College Scholarships for Women, Graduate Fellowships, Research Internships and Grants These links are for "Financial aid for high school seniors, women in college, graduate school and postdoctoral study."

There are lots more of great links here. Definitely add this site to your search site links!

Check my Nontrads Scholarship pages:

Scholarships Links and Tips Page One

Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two

You may also like these popular postings:

Finding Scholarships and Grants

Online vs. Face-to-Face classes: Which are better?

Websites and Tips to help you study for that exam or test

Thank you for visiting my blog today! And good luck finding YOUR scholarship.

Monday, May 23, 2011

FAFSA deadlines - do you know them?

About FAFSA Deadlines

I just went to the official FAFSA website to check into deadlines. They have a drop-down menu where you can put your state.

Here is that link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm.

I checked my state (Kentucky) and put down what term I was interested in. I found out that June 30th was the deadline for filling out my FAFSA form.

That doesn't leave much time, and may be even less for other states. So if you are wanting a scholarship, loan, or grant (or in-school job) you will want to fill out your FAFSA soon.

Another place to find out more about the FAFSA and how to fill it out is at the Nontrad Scholarship Page one. I have a new video there that explains more tips. Here is that link: http://www.nontradstudents.com/scholarships.html (the scholarship video is on the right side, top.)

And of course, here is the official FAFSA site link again: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

Good luck in your scholarship search!

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Are there scholarships out there to help get a GED?

First off, GED students seem to have a harder time locating help.

It seems that most scholarship links online point to help for college students, not for people who want to get their GED.

But I did find some help and at least one scholarship for GED students - one is in Kentucky and the other in Oregon. Just scroll down for these links and more.

I hoped to find more scholarships out there just for GED students. Maybe they are out there. If you now of one, please list it below as a comment.

With or without a scholarship, though, I know that students are wanting to get their GED, and will be trying hard to get it, whether or not they need to spend money to do it or not.

These can be students going back to school after a break, or students who for one reason or another need to complete requirements to get their GED. GED stands for General Equivalency Diploma. What is also great is that colleges are accepting these diplomas more than ever, especially with the rise of homeschooling.

Luckily, you probably will not need a scholarship to go to a GED class or take GED courses online or with the help of classes on TV, because states want their people to have a high school diploma. Students with a GED diploma can go on to college, or get better jobs.

But some colleges do offer scholarships later on, for students who want to go to college. These scholarships are just for students with a GED. So it's in the student's best interest to go ahead and get their GED in many ways.

Here are some links to help students get their GED:

Getting your GED – some sites to help

Here is the official GED testing site page/

http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=GED_TS

Preparing for the GED test – the official page

http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/test/prep/Prepare_GED.htm

This page helps you find the local GED center for your state, and explains the steps you need to take to get your GED.

Preparing for your GED at home: here is the official page which also lists resources you can use, like GED on TV and also accommodations for disabilities.

http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/test/prep/GEDPrepare_AtHome.htm

Take GED classes in your state: http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/test/prep/GEDPrepare_In_Person.htm

Take sample tests online:

http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ged/test/prep/GED_Prepare_Online.htm

And here are some other pages you may find helpful:

GED Stories – actually stories of other GED students who are going back to get their GED credential. You also get to comment on these stories and give these students a pat on the back or encouragement.

http://www.passged.com/stories/

The Portland Literary Council GED Test Scholarship Fund

http://www.portlandliteracy.org/ged.html You must live in Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas counties in Oregon.

The GED pages from About.com have lots of information about getting a GED. Click on the information for your state to find out what they offer.

http://adulted.about.com/od/gettingyourged/a/stateged.htm

GED information by state from the DiplomaGuide.com site

http://diplomaguide.com/article_directory/GED_Info_by_State.html

Kentucky is offering free GED testing right now

http://www.kyae.ky.gov/students/ged.htm

Adult High School Completion Programs – from the Fairfax County Public Schools site (Virginia)

http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE/ahsc.htm

Arizona Adult Education Links from the Pima County Public Library

http://www.library.pima.gov/research/guides/adulteducation.php

These look helpful for all GED students.

Another article you may like:

Tips for getting your GED after a break

http://non-traditional-students.blogspot.com/2010/02/links-and-tips-for-getting-your-ged.html

Let me know if these links help you.

And leave a comment below. Thanks!

Check my Nontrads Scholarship pages:
Scholarships Links and Tips Page One
Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two
You may also like these popular postings:
Finding Scholarships and Grants
Online vs. Face-to-Face classes: Which are better?
Websites and Tips to help you study for that exam or test

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

U.S. Teaching Scholarships - - and where you can find them

A substitute teacher, going to school for her certification.

Scholarships for Teachers

Do you want to become a teacher? Getting a scholarship could really help.

Like many scholarship searches, you probably need to start with filling out your FAFSA form. Make sure you go to the free government site here: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

After you have done that, you can try these other quality scholarship sites:

The Scholarships.org Teaching Scholarship page

101 Scholarships just for Teachers (from Teaching Tips)

The OEDb Teacher College Scholarships database

Scholarships from the ITeachAmerica site

NBPTS scholarships (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards)

The Teachers Count scholarship page

T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships (Colorado)

Western Governor's University Scholarships (Utah)

The TEACH grant program at the Federal Student Aid site

The E-Teacher Scholarship program for students outside the U.S. (For TEFL)

California Teacher Scholarships and Loan Cancellation Programs

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program
(You look up your state at the upper left of this site)
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Other quality sites to search for Teacher Scholarships:

The FinAid Site

Fresch

Fastaid Free Scholarship search

The Federal Money search site

The Fatomei site

Financial Aid Resources from the U.S. Department of Education

BrokeScholar

CollegeNet Mach 25

Good luck finding a teaching scholarship. It can make a big difference!

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

The three most popular postings this week on the Find Scholarships and Grants site

The Top Three Find Scholarships and Grants postings for this week are:

#1: Scholarships, Grants, and more links for Native Americans
This list includes the Online Education Database (Oedb) and the Fatomei site. The Fatomei site is one I discovered years ago. It is not on many lists, but it's a treasure trove of information, including graduate scholarships, which seem so far to be a bit harder to find.

#2: Finding Scholarships only your school offers
There is much to be said about the personal touch, even today, in the age of computers and online searching for everything. If it's at all possible for you, consider going in person to nearby colleges, universities, or schools you think you might be interested. Ask to see an advisor. Often, these advisors will know about scholarships and grants only offered through that school. It's worth a shot.

#3. Veterinary School Scholarships
Is it your dream to help animals? Whether it's working with small pets, or perhaps researching with dolphins or taking care of big cats in a zoo, veterinary school can open doors for you. This list of scholarships includes some top schools (such as Oregon, the University of Wisconsin and Texas A & M) and also some other opportunities, such as being a Vet Assistant.

Later!

And here are some more scholarship links:

My Nontrads Scholarship pages:
Scholarships Links and Tips Page One
Scholarships Links and Tips Page Two
You may also like these popular postings:
Finding Scholarships and Grants
Online vs. Face-to-Face classes: Which are better?
Websites and Tips to help you study for that exam or test

Thank you for visiting my blog today!

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Government Grants, Loans, and websites - from EHow

A video about Government websites and help

This is a surprisingly good video that gives some websites, info. on housing, applying for free grants, loans for small business, housing, education, disaster relief, scholarship info., phone numbers, and other information.

It is by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service. The Title is "Debt Relief and Management Tips: How to Apply for Free Government Grants, Loans and Scholarships."

The speaker, Maria Anamoto, (Or Marie Anne Amoto) has a bit of an accent, but I could understand her just fine.

Some sites mentioned in this video are Govloans.gov, studentaid.gov, and more. It is by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service. I hope you like it!