| Finding a great job and advancing in that career have | | | | chosen to ensure they are participating in the program. |
| something in common. You need a good education. | | | | There are a variety of other options available for |
| The more you have, the better it will be for you in the | | | | financial aid. Some of these are based on the student's |
| future. You may have been putting off continuing your | | | | own personal circumstances. Single mothers, for |
| education until later. The rising costs of attending a | | | | example, are eligible for financial assistance. If you find |
| college or university is enough to stop a lot of people. | | | | you are not eligible for student loans, there are several |
| However, there are options. Online education is a great | | | | government grants available. |
| program for those needing the flexibility in their | | | | If you are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon GI Bill |
| schedule as well as help on the financial side. You can | | | | program, the financial aid department of your school is |
| afford the online degree you really want. | | | | a good place to begin. They can help in assessing your |
| There is now a program that is designed especially for | | | | needs and qualifications, and inform you about which |
| veterans. The Yellow Ribbon GI Bill is available for | | | | types of financial aid you are qualified to receive. The |
| those who served for thirty-six months (3 years) or | | | | good news is that no matter what your personal or |
| more after September 1, 2001, or have service-related | | | | financial situation may be, continuing education is now |
| disabilities with an honorable discharge. Contact the | | | | within your reach. This wide range of financial aid for |
| Department of Veterans Affairs to make sure you | | | | adult continuing education students makes earning your |
| qualify for the program and for more information. It is | | | | online degree an easy, affordable, and positive |
| also necessary to contact the school to be sure they | | | | experience. |
| participate in this program. The Yellow Ribbon GI Bill will | | | | Don't allow your fear of the unknown stop your |
| make continuing your education much easier and more | | | | aspirations of continuing your education. Make sure to |
| affordable for you. | | | | research all your options before making a decision. |
| There is also a new Federal Stimulus Legislation that | | | | Use the Internet, your local library, or the school's |
| will help make continuing education affordable. The | | | | admissions office as resources. Make sure to weigh all |
| programs are designed to assist public colleges and | | | | the possibilities before turning away from an |
| universities. Be sure to check with the school you have | | | | opportunity to help your future. |