I want to know if there are any grants for convicted felons ?:)
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I want to know if there are any grants for convicted felons ?:)
Why in the world would the government give a convicted felon a grant??
Can felons get grants
I know that the grants are out there for convicted felons my p.o has been talking to me about them so I know they exist but I am trying to find the same thing...
I would honestly call your local college and ask to speak with an advisor. I am currently doing that same thing for my husband :) Also -- do a Google search for "Felon Benefits" or "Felon Grants" I have a found a few things by doing that.Quote:
Originally Posted by sr3499
And Slowandeasy -- why wouldn't they? It is very sad that you would have that opinion - not all felons are as bad as you think, and there are more people out there that are felons than you think also -- you would be shocked to find out how many people that you know and deal with on a regular basis are felons. You don't have to be a rapist or a murderer to obtain a felony conviction.
MEAN and definitely not helpful
Hello Jbougie
I understand what you are saying,I am just saying that grants are not easy to get, that's all I know that grants are out there but it can be a trying process, Yes I know not all convicted felons are murders and such, I quess what I was trying to say was in this day and time it may not be easy. Sorry if I offended anyone
There are really no special grants for felons ( except for some programs on job training though various charities) they can apply to all of the regular grants and loans that everyone else can. The person needs to go to the school they planon attending and check with finicial aids
Hello:
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.
excon
Why is it when people make a mistake and become a felon they are never forgiven. Do your time finish probation and then what? You can't vote, you can't live anywhere except with other felons, you must settle for a job. So we don't ever stop paying our debt to society. You all say rehabilitate yet you want to condemn. Think about it take a tiger out of the jungle cage him up and throw him back in the jungle & what happens... he goes back to being a tiger! You disgust me. Sometimes smart people make dumb mistakes and get caught. Like you are so perfect that you have not made a mistake or perhaps you just never got caught.
WALK A MILE IN Someone's SHOES BEFORE YOU JUDGE THEM for when you have you will not be so quick to be heartless!
Whom are you referring to?
Why not?Quote:
Originally Posted by slowandeasy
Is there grants to help pay for truck driving school
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 think that some people do change,everyone makes mistakes and some people would like to move on and do better for themselves.
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.
Does anyone know of anyone who is a convicted felon that has gotten a grant?Quote:
Originally Posted by excon
Why in the world would your mama create such of a a**hole like you??Quote:
Originally Posted by slowandeasy
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 committed 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 kind of financial aide to these people.. we are simply trying to better ourselves and reenter society as hard working responsible 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 isn't a lot of opportunity for felons because of people like you.. thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by slowandeasy
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowandeasy
This is motivated and I'm referring to Slow and Easy: Sometimes people just get caught up. How can you say "why in the world would the the government give a convicted felon a grant?" That's where all the real crooks are anyway; look at what"s going on with people that have worked all their lives and only to find out that you may not be eligible to receive retirement pension. Must people that are convicted felons probably got the s*** beat out of them for a confession; but you know why this world will never change?? The big man is constantly stepping on the little man!!
I did not mean to offend anyone with my question. I just on that day thinking Wow,
Here are veterans returning from a war they did not want{ Iraq} and are having trouble getting the help they need from the government and a felon wants a grant? That was just a statement made in the wrong context I did not mean to offend anyone. Everyone makes mistakes and a lot of times all they need is a helping hand.
Actually the reoffense rate is less than twelve percent on all crimes. The ones who who you have to watch out for are the ones who have never been in trouble, or have yet to be caught.
I am astounded by the negativity, that ex cons receive. Most are sent to classes that cost hundreds of dollars a month and are required to hold a job and pay there bills. These folks are also fighting to survive in every day life. There kids, wife's, husbands,etc. go with out and if it were not for health and welfare most of these folks would be reincarcerated, due to the fact of trying to survive. If there were more posativaty for these folks then the crime would go down. Just remember, POSSATIVE AFFERMATIONS ARE THE STEPPING STONES TO SUCCESS, OR KEEP TEASING THE DOG AND IT WILL BITE. Give them a chance you might just have the greatest friend you will ever know
This site sucks I thought you were supposed to get an answer not a whole bunch of useless opinions thanks for nothing signed the 2 time convicted felon
Because as long as there are people who want to change and find out the resources available then we ex felons won't be out trying to make money by damaging others lives to get by. One of the problems is that people who are released from prison have a lot of good ideas for business but no way to start them. A lot of us are as intelligent as anyone else or in some cases more so.Would you rather us selling gooods next to you or selling drugs in your neighborhood.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowandeasy
Can people get hire to drive taxi with a felony?
Hello rey:
Yes.
excon
actually, getting a grant from the government is as easy as cutting a slice of pie; getting a job after wasting X amount of time going to school on that grant money is where the problem steps in.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowandeasy
The whloe reason the government does this is because of s like u. employers don't usually give felons a chance so the government gives it to us in hopes that we can become productive. If a your pet bit someone wouldn't u train it or "rehabilitate"to not do it again? Why can felons have that change to? Everyone s up at some point, some just worse than others. It doesn't mean that they are a bad person, people get driven to do crimes (most times) after that we don't catch job breaks so sometimes we are forced to commit crimes not by choice but by neccesity. The will to survive. Its people like slowandeasy that give us the true "bad reputation". I honestly feel that that is why the world is so ed up. If felons weren't pushed aside so quickly and give a chance by fellow man live could be better for all.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowandeasy
What kind of grant can I get bieng a convicted felon
Pell Grants. Check out FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid... or Professional help filing the FAFSA - Federal Student Financial Aid Application. One stipulation is that you stay out of trouble while collecting school funds.You can generally receive these grants repeatedly, provided , your income does not reach a certain level (this number fluctuates depending on your marital status , as well as , the dependents you may claim.
Go to the college and fill out the fafsa forms. If you don't have a drug conviction you are in. I am a felon, but I have also been educated and I think if you learn a lot of hard, soft and technical skills you will have better opportunity than you would being an incumbent, disposable employee.
Although you will have restrictions;doors will open.
One more suggestion from my expertise. Do not pay attention to negative people and do not tell students about your convictions.
Healthcare and medical training are not the way to go. Almost anything else will work because of the skills you receive.
We should see if we can get you a grant. We need you to get some form of functional literacy going on. It would be nice to have more thought out,clear, informative minds in our society. College reduces recidivism, thus reducing crime and cost associated with housing a criminal. A college education only cost about 14,000 dollars. Housing a criminal for a year cost 23,000 on average. Sending that man to school just saved the government 9,000 dollars the first year.Quote:
Originally Posted by slowandeasy
Hello caleb:
Couple things. This is a very old thread, so the guy probably isn't much interested anymore.. Slow, the guy you're dissing, hasn't been around for ages, so I don't think he'll learn anything...
But, finally, I want to point out that the OP wasn't asking about a grant for an excon to go to college. He didn't mention college at all.
Besides, the fafsa grant you mention isn't for exconvicts. It just doesn't exclude exconvicts, unless it's a drug conviction, which you mention. You do know, that about HALF of the excons out there were convicted for drugs... But, I digress.
This guy is looking for a grant FOR exconvicts... I told him correctly, that there are NO grants specifically FOR exconvicts.
Plus, given my experience here, MOST of these guys want grants to start a business, pay their bills, or buy a new car... I don't know where they get this nonsense.
That isn't to say that an education isn't the best way to avoid recidivism. It just wasn't what the question was about.
excon
I never thought I would be ever to change my life but I did I've learn to take all my negative enery and change it to a positive. And after reading some of the things I ve read about ex felons only goes to show me regardless of how much I change society will always see me as a problem but what is more impoirtant to me is to remember that I have paid my dept to society and stay focus on what I'm trying to archeive , I say let the haters hate... it won't be first time someone hated on me and it definitely won't be the last... my moto is haters just make greater! You heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by 882008
I'm looking for any kind grant to start my silkscreening business I'm a ex con / minority from nyc please looking for answers
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