6 Ways to Get Free Cash for College

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Creative way to pay for college. I attended WVU (West Va. Univ) from 1970-1977. While reading the catalog I read about employee benefits and noticed that all full time employees receive free tuition as a benefit. It can be used for yourself the employee, your children, or your wife. You only pay for your books and there are grants to pay for those too. Most jobs were at the large University Hospital and many did not require a degree: cast cutter=me, medical aides on floors or ER, and many others. I worked full time and schooled 2 courses every semester. It took 6 years instead of 4 but I always had money, depended on no one and gained valuable experience in medicine. I am sure many other large Colleges have similar programs. I found Southern Universities more flexible than stuffed shirt schools in the North.

Michael Pike of RI 6:27PM September 15, 2012

I needa free laptop for school please

Renee of AL 6:47PM July 18, 2012

Please can the writer of this article delete the Xenophobic first sentence in making reference to Nigeria and scams. Majority of Nigerians are honest people who work hard for their money. Just like Bernie Madoff, Gleeson of Barings bank and many others have shown, scamming is a global phenomenon perpetrated by a few persons in ALL countries, and not just a Nigerian thing.
That Xenophobic comment is highly offensive and I expect the writer with her level of education to know better.

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Hewlett-Packard of CA 2:32PM August 01, 2011

Your right about those scams, you really do have to be careful. Someone said above that the colleges aren't offering enough information and you would be right. You really have to do your research, but there are many ways to get that college money you need. Some ways more harder than others, but in the end you will have a eduction.
I can personally vouch for Ugift, this is a option most people don't think of when there trying to get money for college. Whether your a student or a parent you know the importance of college and everyone else in the family does too. They will help may it possible.
Here are some ways students can earn some extra cash for college:
http://earncashforcollege.com/

Nick of CT 11:28AM May 25, 2011

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toneyas simmons of AZ 1:12PM November 17, 2010

Applying government grant for education won't be that easy. To apply just understand the specific stipulations and restrictions in securing the grant.

Mash of PA 2:24AM October 15, 2010

To many families take the college process for granted. It's all about school selection. What school thinks your child has the 'x' factor that makes them worthy of scholarship from the school? This is the missing link to the most "FREE" money. This is best explained in a recent report I read at http://9secrets.info/

Kevin Debo of IL 10:51AM April 18, 2010

i feel that students depend too much on govt loans they're other cash for college alternatives here: http://ezinearticles.com/?University-Student-Guide---Top-10-Things-to-Get-Extra-Cash&id=3970013

Jesse Dawson of CA 1:51AM March 28, 2010