are there any grants to help the disabled pay back very old student loans?
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No. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for personal purposes such as paying back student loans. There are several grants available for the disabled, but none of them are for paying student loans.\n\nNonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for your type of purpose.\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nFor private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices."
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http://studentaid.ed.gov/\n\nComplete listing of Government Grants- Free!\nhttp://www.grants.gov  www.sba.gov\nScholarship Scams \nhttp://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship
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Try http://www.grants.gov
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Hello there,\n\nYou still do have many options, but i would need to know more information in order to accurately give you a suggestion..\n\nYour in a situation that alot of students find themselves in these days with such high tuition rates..\n\nWhat i would have to do is take a closer look at your situation and then advise you from there..\n\nI work with Student Aid Lending, we are a nationwide title IV lender administered by the Department of Education... I would be happy to assist with your federal student loans... \n\nTake a look at my yahoo 360 profile.. There is alot of helpful information there for anyone to view.. You can also find the direct link to my website..\n\nhttp://360.yahoo.com/my_profile-hluduhmi...\n\nIt is actually a VERY SIMPLE process, it can be completed in 10 minutes over the phone and internet...\n\nFeel free to call or email me at any time.. Im available at all times to answer any questions or concerns you may have..\n\nI hope this helps!\n\nJason Fry\nStudent Aid Lending\n1-800-964-0642 ext 114\njasonf@StudentAidLending.com
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Go to the www.usgov.com. type in grants and you should get a lot of info. Good luck.
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Try getting a student loan or financial assistance from the government.
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Check with government grant programs...they used to be Pell Grants. Now I think they are called Federal Student Aid or something like that.\n\nMake sure you get free applications...some places charge for the "free ones".\n\nGood luck and hang in there.
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You will receive a retro check dating back to the date that you were declared disabled, then add 5 mo.  From that date on is what you will receive in retro pay.  It can take a long time to get it. SS/Disability has a bad backlog but eventually you will get it.  Good Luck!
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Check out www.grants.gov   and    www.e-grants.gov for educational type grants. These are "free" grants that you must apply for and for the most part be qualified for. Almost all grants are "free" but you must meet the criteria that they call for. Such as "medical research on sea urchines for enzymes pertaining to calcium deposits in bones, on the atlantic seaboard only." While this is free to apply for, it has extraordinary qualifiers for acceptance". People who research for grant opportunities and those who write the grants and those who manage the funds once the grant has been given are the ones who benefit initially. Try going to "google or yahoo" and put in "grant>educational" and it should narrow only educational grants (which will still a huge batch!)  Good Luck
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Yes, but I would speak with the SS office regarding what type and amount of loan you can get.
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I'm not sure where you could get a grant, but I'm sure there are many organizations that would help you. A visit to a government office would probably help you more than anything else. \n\nBut most of all, welcome to America!
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Nothing specific but most grants which you don't have to pay back, are based on financial need, disabilities, and if your in some minority group which often includes mental disabilities and maybe drug abuse.
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I might suggest talking to the Financial aid folks at the University that you are interested. At least they might be able to point you in the right direction.
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If you're being turned down for federal loans, try private student loans. Many scholarships do specify that you must be working on your first degree, but unsubsidized federal and private student loans shouldn't. Try:\n\nhttp://www.AlternativeStudentLoan.com
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check yahoo for IDA...individuals with disabilities. they can help i bet
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there are Pell grants to name one, and many others available. Talking with a financial aid counselor at your local college or where you are interested in going to school is easy, just make an appointment. I am 40 years old and received a $2500 dollar grant and student loans to complete  courses i needed. The paperwork is usually handled by the financial aid worker or at least they can help you fill it out.
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It is never too late! I am fifty six years old. I am going to graduate school this year for a doctorate because I dont want to retire and I want to make more money.\nGo to www. fafsa. com to apply for student loans RIGHT NOW! because the deadline is June 30th this year for the 2006-2007 school year. You can get grants and loans for poor people with bad credit because the govt. guarantees the loan. For more info,go online to www.ask.com and ask! Pick a college close to home so you can catch the bus there. Pick that college now, today!\nIf you dont go to college, not only will your credit file stay in the toilet.your life will be there too!\nGood luck son.