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Take a look at the figures. The US Department of Education gives out to millions of students all over the US the unbelievable sum of $67 billion every year by way of free college grants, loans and campus-based aid. What exactly are free college grants? These are grants given to students who cannot afford to pay for a good education. They have no money to pay for a college education which would put them in a position to earn a lot of money. That?s the irony of it all! However, this is the basis on which free college grants are given. They really are for the students who are serious about doing well and then earning well.


One example of free college grants is Federal Pell Grants. The only eligibility is financial need. These are not like loans because they do not need to be paid back. The amounts that are available to be given out vary from year to year. This is because these grants depend on Congress. In 2000-2001, it reached a peak of $3,300.00. How much a student gets will depend on his part-time or full-time status, the costs to attend that particular school and whether he is going to do the full academic year or not.


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How do you know if you are eligible for free college grants? Well, first of all, you have to qualify for financial aid. Then, you will have to hold a high school diploma or a GED (General Education Development) certificate. If you do not have either of these, you will have to pass a test of an equivalent level which is approved by the US Department of Education. Of course, you will be working towards your certificate or degree and will have to show proof that you are enrolled in a program that is eligible and make sure you maintain good grades while you are studying. You will have to have a valid Social Security Number and be either a U.S. citizen or a qualified non-citizen. You also have to be registered with the Selective Service.


You will not be eligible for free college grants if you have been involved in the possession or sale of drugs. In that case, you could still apply for federal student aid because maybe you will get other nonfederal or private free college grants. You can use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to apply for free college grants Nike Cortez Flyknit Men's Pink White Sale , campus-based student aid programs and all loans. If you?d like more information, you could visit their web site ( ) which guides you through your application process online. Remember if you have the inclination, the government has the desire and the means to help you get that degree!


I, too, am saddened by the disaster in New Orleans and other areas effected and affected by the storm that stomped its way through there.


*BUT* jumping on the US Agencies for in-adequate response isn't right either. FEMA, the main agency to respond to these events can not respond, by law Nike Cortez Flyknit Men's Black University Red White Sale , until requested by the Governor of the State(s) involved, and that was slow in coming. These folks "wanted to evaluate the need". Several police agencies, fire, rescue, Army Reserve, National Guard units from around the US attempted to respond and were told by the State Police or Governors that they could not come until other issues were resolved, or that there was no place for them to stay Nike Cortez Flyknit Women's Fire Red White Sale , nor food or water for them. (In ALL cases they were brining their own food, water and sleeping accommodations, disaster response teams KNOW they need to bring this stuff! That's what we get trained in!)


I do have a problem with the LOCAL agencies not being properly prepared and ready for this event. Yes, it is the worse natural event of this type to hit the US (although we have helped other countries with as bad, or almost as bad), but the expectations where there, and they should have had things in hand ready to help out. Nope Nike Cortez Flyknit White Black Sale , no such thing is there.


I also have a problem with the people that did not leave when they knew full well what the impact could have been, which was VERY accurately depicted, two weeks or so in advance. I know that when some of the Reserve Units and National Guard Units were heading out, they offered folks rides out of the area (without possessions, making it harder I know) which were turned down more often than not! Add to that the stealing of everything not locked down, and in many cases even those things locked down, including by the local law enforcement (and on international camera) Nike Cortez A.L.C. Midnight Spruce Men's White Sale , without qualms of being seen. I have a problem with the rapes that are happening, and the killing. Most of this done by those that stayed behind.


I am in 100% support of rebuilding the area, above sea level, and getting back to life, commerce, etc., I just do not think hammering on the US Agencies is the right thing to do. I do think that Nike Cortez Ultra Moire Sale , through valid agencies, such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army, FEMA, etc, we should support by monetary donation, the recovery of the area. This groups often request money instead of what is called "in kind" donations Nike Cortez Suede Sale , so that it can be used in what is needed at the moment. They have agreements with various producers of equipment, supplies, etc., to get it to the affectedeffected areas at cost, which uses the same amount of money to buy more product than if you buy and send it yourself.