Not sure if this question is aimed at grants for college but nonetheless, I will answer it so.
At our college we used to process financial aid for individuals still incarcerated in the state correctional facility. The individuals could apply for financial aid, and receive grants to pay for their tuition. They would never of course see any of the extra money but their college was being paid for.
Individuals leaving the prison system are no different. They deserve to go to college just like anyone else.
I am trying to assist my son who is in a Marine brig on a felony charge. He is due to be released in a few months and has taken it upon himself to begin furthering his education while incarcerated by taking correspondence courses. He would like to continue this towards a degree, but he knows that he will need financial assistance when he is released and is seeking information on grants that are available to felons. Can anyone give any information relative to the NC, SC or FL areas and/or grants or services/organizations to contact who may be able to help?
The best advice is always to go speak with the local financial aid office. Worst case scenario, they are going to tell you there is nothing available and your son has to pay for school out of pocket. The most probable scenario will be that they can help you find local scholarships and grants to pay for your sons college.
It's in the schools best interest to help your son, or it should be anyway. Be upfront and honest with them about the situation and what your sons goals are. They are there to help.
Exconvicts aren't real popular these days. The government is trying to do 'em bad - not good. That doesn't mean they're not WORTHY of help. They are, but that's not what's happening these days.
However, the tide is changing.
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Does anyone know of anyone who is a convicted felon that has gotten a grant?
why in the world would the goverment give a convicted felon a grant????????????
yeah some people are felons because they makes mistakes in their lives. and like myself there are plenty of felons that lost a whole lot due to their mistakes. in my case i was with people who commited a felony and was then charged with complicity.. thuse making my life a little more complicated once getting out of prison. i think if people want to change and make something of themselves and continue schooling then the government should offer some kinda of finacial aide to these people.. we are simply trying to better ourselves and reenter society as hard working responsable citezens.. so take a long "slowandeasy" look at the world and answer your question honestly ... there are some felons that wish everyday they could take back things that they have done in the past. and remember there really isnt a lot of opportunity for felons b/c of people like you .. thanks
The only grants for convicted felons for education are through FSEOG Federal Eupplemental Education Opportunity Grant). You still have to go and fill out the FASFA form and see if the college participates in it.
why in the world would the goverment give a convicted felon a grant????????????
Ya know, life ain't all s and giggles for everybody. I was down 3 1/2 years but that doesn't mean I'm not a changed woman now. Being prejudice against people is obnoxious and tasteless but we're not out here trying to down you. Sometime you should try to leave your comfort zone and think outside the box. The world we all share is much bigger than the one you have revolving around you.
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