Student loans/grants while in full time work?
Can I get any financial help towards studying a distance learning course that I either don’t have to pay back or can pay back at a later date?I work full time with quite a good wage, I want to finish my AAT accounting qualification but don’t currently work in accounts so my employer won’t fund it. I just can’t afford to pay for the course at the moment due to bills, debt etc. Any help much appreciated.
As long as you are taking the course from an accredited school you can most likely qualify for either an unsubsidized or subsudized federal student loan and you don’t pay either back until six months after you graduate.
You must be at least a half time student (usually either 9 hours undergrad or 6 grad, 3 or 2 classes respecively.
Find the classes you want at the school you want and then apply for the loan, the schools financial aid person will help you with the info.
There are income limits for subsidized, but they are VERY high. Generally higher than middle class. I know of people, including myself who qualify and are making $60K, $70K and more.
Grants probably won’t be given to you though, but loans should be no problem.
These are some good online and accredited schools
Regions University
Argosy Univ.
Univ. of Phoenix
Walden University
There are many more. I attend Regions. Below is a link with more info.
regions Fin. aid people are great!, if they offer what you need.
Good luck
