Continuing education
Finding ways to pay
Use the financial aid options on this page as a starting point. Contact the financial aid counselor at the college of your choice to learn about specific financial aid programs they offer.
A grant is money that does not have to be repaid.
Grants are available through the federal government, state agencies, and colleges.
- Federal Pell Grant
- FSEOG
- Institutional grants
- State-sponsored grants
Work-Study is money earned by working.
The Federal Work-Study program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.
- On-campus (work for the school)
- Off-campus (private nonprofit organization or a public agency)
Scholarships provide money that does not have to be repaid.
Scholarships may be awarded based on any number of criteria, such as academics, achievements, hobbies, talents, affiliations with various groups, or career aspirations.
A loan is borrowed money that must be repaid.
- Military service: Programs offered by the U.S. Armed Forces can provide financial aid for college.
- Community service: Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and pay for your education.
- Loan forgiveness programs: Cancel all or part of an education loan under certain circumstances through various federal programs.
- Employer-sponsored tuition assistance: A benefit with which an employee is reimbursed for all or part of tuition at an accredited school by their employer.
Age doesn't matter, nor does how long you've been out of school. You are not alone — millions of adults have returned to school. With so many opportunities to continue your education, why wait? Start today.