Looking for Funding for School?
Note: the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges unit regulates privately owned career schools and colleges, but we do not provide any funding for students. The links on this page may be helpful to you in seeking funding assistance for training.
Apply Now! New Grant Opportunity
If you are a US citizen/resident/TX resident, have completed 60 hours towards your degree, plan to enroll full time for the summer 2011 semester, and are Pell Grant eligible, check out this grant opportunity which might supplement your school funds.
Follow link to: Final Stretch Grant Program
Paying for College - Tips on minimizing costs of postsecondary education, and on financial aid options, from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Applying for Financial Aid - Overview on how to apply for financial aid, from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
TG Online for Families and Students - Financial planning and financial aid resource page from the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
How to Pay - College.gov's advice page on how to pay for school, from the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student Aid on the Web - Portal for resources on financial aid from the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Federal Trade Commission - Resources on financial aid, avoiding deceptive and fraudulent offers, from the Federal Trade Commission.
Texas Veterans Commission - Resources for veterans in Texas, including information on funding for education.
Questions about your Student Loan?
National Student Loan Data System - Provides students with a query tool to inquire about the status of their federal student aid loan or grant, answers and advice on many other frequently asked questions and problems students have about their federal education loans or grants, and contact information.
TG Online for Borrowers - A guide for Texas students on how to manage student loans online and advice on topics such as what to do when you've defaulted on your loan.
Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project - A resource for borrowers, their families and advocates representing student loan borrowers, from the National Consumer Law Center. This site is for people who already have student loans and want to know more about their options and rights.
If you are in need of help with job seeking and/or training to help you get a job, you may also contact your Workforce Solutions office to see what workforce benefits and training assistance you may be eligible for.