Funding Your College Education as a Working Adult
Student Financial Aid Incentives for Employees
Balancing work and attending classes while paying tuition is a daunting task—and money is often a barrier to completing a degree. You don't have to go broke enhancing your personal or professional development, though. To ease the financial burden, students in adult education programs can find help through college financial aid programs.
College Financial Aid Options
Don't assume you don't qualify for student financial aid. Most federal and state assistance programs don't have age limits, and many do not require credit checks, grade point minimums or specific financial need. In addition, adult ed programs often provide flexible payment plans for college financial aid.
- First, apply for the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Stafford Loans and the Federal PLUS Loan Program.
- Based on life experience and qualifications, you may be eligible for a full scholarship or grants for adult ed programs.
- Many companies participate in tuition reimbursement programs by assisting with a tuition percentage.
Consult school counselors about obtaining student financial aid needs based on your income. They can also point you to community or professional groups that offer college financial aid for adult ed programs.
Corporate Partnerships
Research shows that providing education incentives and assisting with college financial aid improves employee recruitment and retention. NECB partners with a host of organizations to make online adult ed programs more affordable. NECB's Corporate Partnerships Program is a win-win for companies and their employees. Benefits include:
- Access to NECB preferred rates for employees and family members
- Arranged options for student financial aid
- Earned college credit for company training
- Accelerated courses in adult ed programs
- Direct invoicing for partner companies. Instead of cutting individual checks, HR departments issue one check for all employee tuition. This convenience provides companies with an incentive to offer student financial aid.
NECB strives to support individuals furthering their careers through adult ed programs. Our web-based degrees are half the cost of many other online programs, so college financial aid is easier to acquire. In addition to making learning affordable, our staff helps you with a student financial aid plan that works for you. For more information about adult financial aid opportunities, college financial aid and adult ed programs, visit http://necb.edu/financial-aid.asp.
