Q1. How can I possibly afford college? 
Q2. College takes a lot of work. Is it worth it? 
Q3. Do I have to go to a college in Idaho? 
Q4. Can I go to college part-time and still qualify for your help? 
Q5. How good do my grades have to be to qualify?
Q6. What about online educations? 
Q7. What if I have a bad credit ratings because I have not paid back other student loans? 

Answers

A1. How can I possibly afford college?
Each year thousands of dollars of grants and scholarships go unused.  Our program helps you find creative ways to fund a college or university education for you              
 
A2. College takes a lot of work. Is it worth it?
There is no doubt increased education gives people greater opportunities. Federal statistics show the median salary...

• For people with a high school diploma is about $5,000 a year more than for those who don't  ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
  
• For people with associate degrees or two years of college can add $6,000 a year to their incomes ($32,500)
  
•  A bachelor's degree ($46,000)

Obviously these vary depending on your field, where you live (pay is greater in big cities in rural areas)                                  Up

A3. Do I have to attend a college in Idaho?
No.  We help you with admission forms and funding searches colleges or universities you prefer. Obviously tuition will be less for in-Idaho public colleges or universities.                           Up
 
A4. Can I go to college part- time and still qualify for your help? 
Yes.  Our advisors can help you find ways to continue your education, even if it is only one or two courses at a time. Up

A5. How good do my grades have to be to qualify?
The better your grades, the more your options. However, many colleges recognize that older adults are more committed to improving their education than they may have been when they were younger and our advisors can help you find ways to compensate for poor grades.                                                               Up

Q6. What about online educations? 
Idaho EOC will help you research suitable online degrees.  These often work best for people living outside commuting distance from a college or university, or who want to pursue a degree while continuing with a current job.                                        Up

Q7. What if I have a bad credit ratings because I have not paid back other student loans? 
Our advisors are prepared to help you solve student loan default problems.                                                                   Up

"These EOC grants open gates of educational opportunity for Idaho and Northwest Nations. We work with any agencies interested in helping our people gain a better life through education."
--Jo Stensaas, Boise 

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