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    Jun 26, 2009, 06:54 AM
    Financial Aide for Felons
    Does the government have any programs to assist felons with getting financial assistance for education?
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    Jun 26, 2009, 04:04 PM

    Hi, briscow!

    I have heard something about the possibility of grants and scholarships being available through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for those who have been convicted of a felony. However, it would depend on what the conviction was for and an applicant's compliance with certain stipulations in order to be eligible. For more information, please visit FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid There is another site that might be worth checking out, but I'm not very familiar with it. Here is the link to it. FastWeb: Scholarships, Financial Aid and Colleges

    Once a person has done their time been on probation or parole, basically paid their debt to society, then they are free to apply for monies just like anyone else does in the form of loans or financial aid from educational institutions, banks, municipalities and others.

    But, like I said above earlier, in order to be eligible for grants or scholarships from certain programs that are designed to help those who have been convicted of a felony, then it might depend on what the conviction was for and that certain conditions must be met.

    Thanks!

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