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Federal Financial Aid for College Students The U.S. government provides financial help to students attending certain institutions of higher education.This aid covers many school expenses, including tuition, fees, books, room and board, supplies, and transportation. Students qualify for this aid by their financial need, not their grades.There are three types of federal aid: • Grants—money that you don’t have to repay. • Work Study—money that you earn while you are in school. BEWARE OF FINANCIAL AID FRAUD 58 • Loans—money that you borrow that you must repay later with interest. For more information on federal financial aid programs, call 1-800-433-3243 or visit the U.S. Department of Education website http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/ publications/student_guide/index.html. Information is also available in Spanish. Be careful when you are searching for information on student financial assistance. Avoid offers that seem too good to be true or that promise you results in exchange for money. Every year, families lose millions of dollars to “scholarship fraud.” If you are the victim of fraud, or for free information, call 1-877-382-4357 or 1-866-653-4261 for hearing impaired, or visit the Federal Trade Commission website at http://www.ftc.gov/ bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.shtml.
Adult Education Learning does not have to end when you become an adult. In the U.S., people are encouraged to become “lifelong learners.” If you are 16 years of age or older and have not completed high school, you can enroll in Adult Secondary Education (ASE) classes. These classes prepare you to earn a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. A GED certificate is an alternative high school diploma. It shows that you have learned high-school-level academic knowledge and skills. To earn a GED, you must take and pass tests in five different areas: reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics. Most U.S. employers consider a GED credential to be equal to a regular high school diploma. In many areas, GED preparation classes are free or low-cost. Look in the phone book under “Adult Education” or call your local school district office for information. 59 Many adults take classes to learn more about a subject that interests them or to learn new skills that can help them in their jobs. Many public school systems and local community colleges offer classes in a wide range of subjects for adults. Anyone can enroll in these classes, which generally have low fees. Check with your local school system or community college to find out what classes are available, how much they cost, and how to enroll.
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Welcome to the United States A Guid
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U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL EDITION NO
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Do you know your rights as a perman
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Emergencies and Safety . . . . . .
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Department of Housing and Urban Dev
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computer with Internet service.You
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TO GET MORE INFORMATION: Visit the
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