Comments on: How to Get Paid to Go to College http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/ Adding a punchline to your bottom line Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:03:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Internzoo http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-220943 Internzoo Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:49:49 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-220943 No doubts the steps you have mentioned here sound like they can be helpful.But isn't it so that getting paid to go to college depends upon some fixed categories, either you fall under some class of student(who really needs money to continue studying), or be an extraordinary intellegent one, or be from the minority class etc.I thought scholarships are meant only for people falling under such categorizations.Anyways thanks for sharing. No doubts the steps you have mentioned here sound like they can be helpful.But isn’t it so that getting paid to go to college depends upon some fixed categories, either you fall under some class of student(who really needs money to continue studying), or be an extraordinary intellegent one, or be from the minority class etc.I thought scholarships are meant only for people falling under such categorizations.Anyways thanks for sharing.

]]> By: elysia mcbride http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-215153 elysia mcbride Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:55:11 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-215153 what do i need to do to get paid to attend college what do i need to do to get paid to attend college

]]> By: Toiz http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-212877 Toiz Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:08:03 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-212877 O.k. I'm 40 got a G.E.D. in 1990, married, work 2 jobs (both of them have no tuition assistance), still drowning in bills and I want to get an Accounting degree. How can I get scholarships? O.k. I’m 40 got a G.E.D. in 1990, married, work 2 jobs (both of them have no tuition assistance), still drowning in bills and I want to get an Accounting degree. How can I get scholarships?

]]> By: April http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-196715 April Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:14:52 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-196715 Great story, but receiving free college money depends on case by case basis. Yes, easier to be poor in America to be eligible for programs taxpayers paid for. How about this case: single, no children, unemployed (no fault of my own), thinking about career change in medical field. Some money in the bank, some in 401K (momma always told me to save for rainy day), pay my own health insurance. Would advice you supplied work in this case--education is paid for, and if possible ways to cover one's expenses ? Great story, but receiving free college money depends on case by case basis. Yes, easier to be poor in America to be eligible for programs taxpayers paid for. How about this case: single, no children, unemployed (no fault of my own), thinking about career change in medical field. Some money in the bank, some in 401K (momma always told me to save for rainy day), pay my own health insurance. Would advice you supplied work in this case–education is paid for, and if possible ways to cover one’s expenses ?

]]> By: HeadsUp http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-193422 HeadsUp Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:13:52 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-193422 It's the same in the UK. if your folks are on benefit you can get free education but if your parents have money then you have to pay when you finish the course and get a job. Sometimes it pays to have poor parents but just because your parents are poor it doesn't mean you are stupid so it works out OK in that sense. It’s the same in the UK. if your folks are on benefit you can get free education but if your parents have money then you have to pay when you finish the course and get a job.
Sometimes it pays to have poor parents but just because your parents are poor it doesn’t mean you are stupid so it works out OK in that sense.

]]> By: lee http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-177199 lee Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:13:53 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-177199 if i lose my job and go to colledge full time can i stay on unemployment for 2 years if i lose my job and go to colledge full time can i stay on unemployment for 2 years

]]> By: Adam http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-140414 Adam Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:11:51 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-140414 Brandi, you could always check out the local state government sites online or their respective unemployment programs. Some states will pay you to goto school to change professions, I believe it's called vocational rehabilitation. You can also check with the Small Business Administration and see what they have to offer if you were so inclined to start your own business instead of rejoining the workforce as a drone. There are always state and federal programs available if you know the right places to look which can help greatly. A few hours of diligent searching on the internet can usually find you one or two good ones. There are also the scholarships that our friend her was talking about, and you would be surprised at where you may find them. Government agencies will pay you, the state will pay you if you agree to be a math or science teacher for public schools, the military will pay you if you do a stint ( and that one pays bills all on it's own while you serve your term ). Tons of ways. Just keep your eyes and ears open and always be on the lookout. Brandi, you could always check out the local state government sites online or their respective unemployment programs. Some states will pay you to goto school to change professions, I believe it’s called vocational rehabilitation. You can also check with the Small Business Administration and see what they have to offer if you were so inclined to start your own business instead of rejoining the workforce as a drone. There are always state and federal programs available if you know the right places to look which can help greatly. A few hours of diligent searching on the internet can usually find you one or two good ones. There are also the scholarships that our friend her was talking about, and you would be surprised at where you may find them. Government agencies will pay you, the state will pay you if you agree to be a math or science teacher for public schools, the military will pay you if you do a stint ( and that one pays bills all on it’s own while you serve your term ). Tons of ways. Just keep your eyes and ears open and always be on the lookout.

]]> By: marvin kiai http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-115552 marvin kiai Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:29:00 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-115552 am aguy who is an orphan and am looking for finicial aid to pay my college fees .i live in kenya am aguy who is an orphan and am looking for finicial aid to pay my college fees .i live in kenya

]]> By: Brandi http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-99806 Brandi Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:04:21 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-99806 So, how does a married, mother of 2, who is not working & attending school full time get any help? I was fired from a job, which sort of led me to college. I was drawing unemployment, but now, they've taken that away, and want me to pay back some of what little I did receive. So.....now, I'm back to being screwed. I am doing really well in school, and don't wish for that to be messed up. So, what do I do? So, how does a married, mother of 2, who is not working & attending school full time get any help? I was fired from a job, which sort of led me to college. I was drawing unemployment, but now, they’ve taken that away, and want me to pay back some of what little I did receive. So…..now, I’m back to being screwed. I am doing really well in school, and don’t wish for that to be messed up. So, what do I do?

]]> By: Joel f wilson http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-93565 Joel f wilson Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:00:40 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-93565 Not every one can get payed to go to school. I live in Washington and the school did not have a science class, English class, exe, and your not aloud to choose your own classes. I never had a school book. and 1/4th of the work I tern in the teacher lost. the school system is bad because you can't fire the teachers even if they molest kids. And parents art legally able to transfer their kids. and if you don't go to public school its braking the law here. Jolly law system we have. Bet it happen to some kids in your school to. people are not dumb and lazy. they just never had a chance like you did. Not every one can get payed to go to school. I live in Washington and the school did not have a science class, English class, exe, and your not aloud to choose your own classes. I never had a school book. and 1/4th of the work I tern in the teacher lost. the school system is bad because you can’t fire the teachers even if they molest kids. And parents art legally able to transfer their kids. and if you don’t go to public school its braking the law here. Jolly law system we have. Bet it happen to some kids in your school to. people are not dumb and lazy. they just never had a chance like you did.

]]> By: Nick http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-64245 Nick Thu, 31 May 2007 14:10:29 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-64245 Sergeant, it really sounds like you found an awesome and easy way to pay for college. Now nobody has an excuse! Sergeant, it really sounds like you found an awesome and easy way to pay for college. Now nobody has an excuse!

]]> By: SGT Wright http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-64164 SGT Wright Thu, 31 May 2007 06:29:37 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-64164 Ok, this is a pretty easy one. I have a pell grant, yea it's nice. My parents make a combined 160k a year. Declare yourself an independant. Bam! College is paid for. Then on top of that, I get paid alittle over 1500 a month just to go to college. How? I joined the Army Reserves. I go one weekend a month to a drill meeting, where I sit around and talk to other "weekend warriors." Sure, theres a small risk of deployment in my M.O.S. (Military Police) but there is ways around that. Go chaplins assistant or something stupid like power generator specialist if you don't want to get deployed. Pretty simple, then on top of it all your making $200 for a single weekend (drill pay.) Since your not working your going to need health insurance right? Wrong, Army covers it. Jesus, if everyone wasn't so afraid of the Army they would all be in college. On top of that when you get your associates you can go officer. Then you really don't have to do anything. I've been milking this system for 3 years, I hold an A.S. in Computer Information Systems, and im working on a B.A. Basic training isn't bad, it's actually alot of fun after the first three weeks. The benefits are good, and as long as your motivated individual you will be noticed and promotions will rain down on you like crazy. I made Sergeant a year after joining. I'll be a LT in a few months, and the best part is, in three years I haven't had to get a serious job. Which lets me focus on school and keep the 3.75 GPA I'm currently holding. Ok, this is a pretty easy one. I have a pell grant, yea it’s nice. My parents make a combined 160k a year. Declare yourself an independant. Bam! College is paid for. Then on top of that, I get paid alittle over 1500 a month just to go to college. How? I joined the Army Reserves. I go one weekend a month to a drill meeting, where I sit around and talk to other “weekend warriors.” Sure, theres a small risk of deployment in my M.O.S. (Military Police) but there is ways around that. Go chaplins assistant or something stupid like power generator specialist if you don’t want to get deployed. Pretty simple, then on top of it all your making $200 for a single weekend (drill pay.) Since your not working your going to need health insurance right? Wrong, Army covers it. Jesus, if everyone wasn’t so afraid of the Army they would all be in college. On top of that when you get your associates you can go officer. Then you really don’t have to do anything. I’ve been milking this system for 3 years, I hold an A.S. in Computer Information Systems, and im working on a B.A. Basic training isn’t bad, it’s actually alot of fun after the first three weeks. The benefits are good, and as long as your motivated individual you will be noticed and promotions will rain down on you like crazy. I made Sergeant a year after joining. I’ll be a LT in a few months, and the best part is, in three years I haven’t had to get a serious job. Which lets me focus on school and keep the 3.75 GPA I’m currently holding.

]]> By: One Big Mortar Board http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-4031 One Big Mortar Board Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:28:37 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-4031 <strong>The moral of the story is......</strong> Punny Money has a nice five-step plan for getting paid to go to college. I would say that I followed most of it reasonably well...... The moral of the story is……

Punny Money has a nice five-step plan for getting paid to go to college. I would say that I followed most of it reasonably well……

]]> By: Dus10 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-3636 Dus10 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:47:08 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-3636 You don't have to be poor to do 80% of this. Most of this was merit-based, which is what was being emphasized from the beginning... hit the books hard in high school and dominating the standardized tests. And, there is a real easy way to get out from under yours parents dreadful success, although I wouldn't pursue it for this reason... you can get married and move out on your own. This qualifies you as being independent. Further, if you and your spouse are going to school, your household will have two students, which means even more money. You don’t have to be poor to do 80% of this. Most of this was merit-based, which is what was being emphasized from the beginning… hit the books hard in high school and dominating the standardized tests.

And, there is a real easy way to get out from under yours parents dreadful success, although I wouldn’t pursue it for this reason… you can get married and move out on your own. This qualifies you as being independent. Further, if you and your spouse are going to school, your household will have two students, which means even more money.

]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance » Getting To Enough http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-3426 Carnival of Personal Finance » Getting To Enough Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:54:41 +0000 http://www.punny.org/money/how-to-get-paid-to-go-to-college/#comment-3426 [...] How to Get Paid to Go to College - A free college education. Sounds great, right? Not if you compare it to the college education I received. You see, I got paid to go to college. I mean, a lot of money. Like, five figures over four years. [...] [...] How to Get Paid to Go to College - A free college education. Sounds great, right? Not if you compare it to the college education I received. You see, I got paid to go to college. I mean, a lot of money. Like, five figures over four years. [...]

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