When you are looking at Financial Aid for College be sure that you research and consider all avenues that are available to you! There are many different types that people need to be aware of.

Work Study is a program to help pay for your education by working at part-time jobs on or off campus. There are both Federal Work Study programs and State Work Study programs. Be sure to investigate what is available at the school you are planning to attend.

A Community Service Benefits program is AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps Graduates have seven years to use their education award, and can apply it to any non-defaulted federal student loan.

Financial Assistance for Military Service. There are numerous programs available to military personnel, whether they are active personnel, selective reserve, ROTC or are Veterans. There are also programs available for those that are Air and Army National Guard.

Financial Aid for Specific Populations. If you fit in to any of these populations you may have loans, grants or scholarships that you may be eligible for. Survivors and Dependants of Military Veterans, American Indian Students, Orphaned or Fostered Children, Students who are Deaf or Blind, Dependents and Spouses of Public Safety Officers, Adult Students and even if you are an Undocumented Student.

If you fit into any of these categories, you can click on any of the related links on this page or contact the schools you are considering to attend and see what may be available to you