I need help finding a grant?

The fasfa forms go by LAST year's income (ie the info on your income tax.) Having a job or not won't change what you have to add on your form.

What you can do (once you get into a college and fill out the fasfa) is to go to the financial aid office there and explain your situation. Because of your hardship they can change the way they calculate your fasfa so you will be eligible for more financial aid.

Are you edible for unemployment? Anyone who is receiving unemployment benefits gets special consideration for financial aid for any kind of education or job training.

If you qualify for the Pell Grant (by filling out the FAFSA) the maximum is around $5,300/year. You may also qualify for state grants but you must have your FAFSA application turned in before the deadline (each state varies, but most occur in April, May, and June). So, if your school's tuition and book fees are more than $5,300/year, you will have to take out loans to afford it. You can apply for scholarships; however, it is very difficult to find scholarships for adult learners. They are out there, but there's 1 for every 200 for students entering college out of high school (I know from experience).

How about trying for a full scholarship???!! Read how I did it here - See Part 1 AND Part 2:

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