A low interest education

by. Amaia Kirtland

We all know that going to college is expensive. And it becomes ever more difficult if you aren’t “just” going to college (maybe you also have a full-time job, or a family, or both). But there’s one aspect of the hurdle of getting an education that doesn’t have to be so out of reach. For many of us younger people, getting assistance to attend school isn’t that difficult (with the assumption of membership in the lower income brackets).

For people in the military it’s a bit easier still, even for spouses.

Free money! If you qualify, you can get free money in the form of a Pell Grant. Fill out the FAFSA to find out if, and how much, you qualify for. If you think you need to make next-to-nothing to qualify, think again. There’s a lot more to consider than just your income. You lose nothing by applying.

TA (tuition assistance) is a great benefit the military offers its members. You get reimbursed for the cost of your class, up to a certain amount. You can use TA in addition to any amount of Pell Grants you qualify for. If you end up getting a refund, you can use that to help offset the cost of your textbooks or other educational expenses (or save it to buy the books for next term).

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