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5 Grants for Career Changers That Are Not Loans
You did not leave your last career because you were bored. You left because something shifted — maybe slowly, maybe all at once — and the work you were doing stopped fitting the person you were becoming. Or the person you had always been finally got tired of pretending it fit. Either way, you are…
What Is a 529? Should Nontraditional Students Use One?
I did not open a 529 plan because a financial advisor told me to. I opened one because I was doing my taxes, staring at the number the IRS considered my gross income, and thinking about every dollar of tuition I had already paid that year — money that was gone, spent on something I…
How to Fill Out FAFSA as an Independent Student
The author shares her experience with filing the FAFSA as an independent student, emphasizing that many adults qualify for aid they may overlook. She details common mistakes that can lead to financial loss and encourages women to understand their eligibility, utilize available resources, and file diligently to access federal funds for education.
Scholarships for Adults Going Back to School: What Nobody Told Me About the Money That Was Already Mine
At nineteen, I faced financial hardship while pursuing education at Columbia, often unaware of available funds like grants and scholarships. I aim to guide others, especially women, to access money for schooling. Adult-learner scholarships exist but require a different approach. Consistent effort in researching funding can unlock needed resources.