Other types of aid available for online degrees besides federal aid

Paying for College
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I am new here and am looking for other sources of financial aid besides federal aid. I am no longer eligible due to the new laws that took place this year for Pell Grants due to the years allowed.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, I had almost completed a degree in sociology dated back to the 1980s. I have been told that many schools won't take courses back that far. So, not only will I not be eligible for financial aid but due to how old the courses are I might not be able to use them as well. </p>

<p>I also took student loans out to go Hamilton college in the past in the 1990s for a diploma in desktop publishing.</p>

<p>I have completed a recent AA degree in Medical Secretary which I could transfer to a 4 year college. I would like to do an online program at a non-profit accredited college.</p>

<p>I need to look at other financial aid options besides federal aid. Does anyone have any ideas? I want to go into marketing/Marketing Research analyst. I also have a disability which has kept me out of the workforce for a period of time, but have been involved doing voluntary work.</p>

<p>University of Hays KS
University of Northwestern Ohio
Upper Iowa University</p>

<p>Please feel free to include other low tuition accredited colleges that might have payment plans.</p>

<p>Thanks
D</p>

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<p>Depending on your income and credit scores, you might be able to obtain private loans.</p>

<p>Are you maxed out on Stafford (Federal Direct) loans? If not, then in most situations those are better choice then Federal Direct. If yes, then I would seriously think before obtaining any more loans.</p>

<p>In most cases, your best bet is in-state public U that offers online degrees. Try to find the cheapest one in your state.</p>

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<p>If all else fails, use the AA degree in Medical Secretary to get a job, work, and save to afford more courses. Lots of schooling just for the sake of schooling isn’t really going to get you anywhere. The whole point is the job. You have a valuable degree you can use to get you somewhere financially. Why not use it?</p>