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Applying for Aid [Video]

Filing your FAFSA

Go to FAFSA.gov and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

What is the FAFSA?

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is an application used to collect information to determine your eligibility for financial aid rewards. It is the first step in the financial aid process. You use the FAFSA to apply for federal student aid, such as grants, work-study, and loans. In addition, most states and colleges use information from the FAFSA to award state aid.

What information will be collected?

The FAFSA has four main sections of required information:

  1. General student information (such as your name, date of birth, etc.)
  2. Dependency status (Dependent or Independent)Am I Dependent or Independent?
  3. Information about your parent (if applicable)
  4. Information about you, the student (and spouse if applicable)

Additional information collected includes the college you attend and your housing plans.

Your signature is required (as is your parent’s …

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30 Ways to Find Grants in Louisiana [Video]

Check out the description below, for a library of links to grants in Louisiana! Louisiana State Government Grants Directoryhttps://www.usgrants.org/louisiana Louisiana Grants of All Kinds in this Directoryhttps://www.opengrants.io/grants-in-louisiana/https://www.lma.org/LMA/Membership_Services/Grant_Information/State_Funding_Sources.aspx Grants for Clean WaterEnvironmental Protection Agency funds to states, https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/learn-about-clean-water-state-revolving-fund-cwsrfhttps://deq.louisiana.gov/page/cwsrffunding-options Grants for EducationThe “Go Grant” for Louisiana students, https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/go-grant/Community Foundations for Scholarships, https://cof.org/page/community-foundation-locatorPell Grant, https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell Grants for First Time Home Buyershttps://www.lhc.la.gov/homebuyershttps://www.lhc.la.gov/down-payment-assistance-homebuyershttps://themortgagereports.com/89454/louisiana-first-time-home-buyer-programs-grantshttps://www.sofi.com/first-time-home-buyer-programs-in-louisiana/ Grants for NonprofitsAmerican Trucks Positive Payload Program, https://www.americantrucks.com/positive-payload.htmlCommunity Foundations, https://cof.org/page/community-foundation-locatorLocal Arts Grant Agencies https://www.arts.gov/state-and-regional-arts-organizationsLocal banks have small grants, Local Bank Directory, https://banklocal.info/locationsWalmart Community Grants, https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants Grants for Small BusinessAmber Grants for Women, https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/about-us/faq-online-grants-for-women/40 Proven Ways to Fund A Small Business, https://tinyurl.com/ybumd8tjFree business mentors at https://www.score.org; for minority or veteran mentors, https://www.score.org/score-for-allFor Disabled Business Owners, https://www.score.org/blog/support-entrepreneurs-disabilities Grants for Single Mothershttps://www.benefits.gov https://www.211.org/Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/fitap Grants to Start a Daycarehttps://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/assets/other/QualityStart/AppDocs/projects.htmlhttps://www.childcarebizhelp.com/extra-income-for-child-care-center/

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Veteran Grants: Business, Education, Farm, Home (Tutorial, Links) [Video]

This video is PACKED with grants and services from government agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, for veterans – including disabled veterans - who want to start a small business; start a farm; buy, adapt, or repair a home; and pursue college or career training. Special note: Some of these grant funds are from veterans, for veterans, offering not only dollars but a large community of other veterans as mentors and colleagues. Time Stamps:00:00 There are many grants available for veterans00:30 Grants for veterans to start a business01:11 Grants for veterans to start a farm01:28 Grants for veterans to buy, repair, or adapt a home02:19 Education and training grants for veterans03:26 Meeting immediate needsIf you are in personal crisis, these services are available. VA benefit enrollment is NOT required:Veterans Crisis LineCALL 1-800-273-8255, Press 1TEXT 838255CHAT https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/Military Crisis LineCALL 1-800-273-8255, Press 1TEXT 838255CHAT https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/military-crisis-line/ Related Grant Chatter videos:The Small Business Administration, Grants for Small Business, https://youtu.be/EXThoaHxvzo Grants for Disabled Persons, https://youtu.be/q-ZB53CNLhM Links mentioned in video (NO affiliation. NO paid promotion):Grants for veterans to start a businesshttps://streetsharesfoundation.org/the-veteran-small-business-awardhttps://www.warriorrising.org/ Find SBA offices near you, https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-veterans-business-development/office-veterans-business-development-resourcesSBA business guide, https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses Service Corps of Retired Executives, or SCORE, https://www.score.org/resources-veteran-entrepreneursVA Veteran Entrepreneur Portal, https://www.va.gov/OSDBU/entrepreneur/index.asp Grants for veterans to start a farmFarmer Veteran Coalition, https://farmvetco.org/fvfellowship/USDA information (2 links), https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/initiatives/veterans/veterans-and-entrepreneurship#I and https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/aglaw/veteran-farming#quicktabs-aglaw_pathfinder=0USDA Service Center, https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/USDA-service-centers Grants for veterans to buy, repair, or adapt a homehttps://purplehearthomesusa.org/apply/https://www.habitat.org/stories/helping-us-veterans-critical-home-repairs https://homesforwoundedwarriors.com/veterans-apply/ https://operationhomefront.org/housing/ https://corporate.homedepot.com/foundation/partnershipshttps://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/#get-veterans-housing-assistance Education and career grants, plus trades training for veterans2 long lists of scholarship options for veterans, http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/veterans.htmhttps://usveteransmagazine.com/list-of-military-scholarships-for-service-members-spouses-and-dependents/VA, https://www.va.gov/education/ Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/start-up/ebv/ Home Builders Institute, https://corporate.homedepot.com/foundation/tradestraining and https://hbi.org/military-programs/ Lockheed Martin Heroes Program, https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/lockheed-martin-heroes Hiring our Heroes, https://www.hiringourheroes.org/career-services/fellowships/ SkillBridge, https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm Warrior Care Program, https://www.socom.mil/care-coalition/ What about immediate needs?(1) Veteran and Military Crisis Lines are listed above(2) Food, clothing, emergency shelter, help with bills, or immediate repairs, you can also call 2-1-1More information at https://www.211.org/(3) Free help with municipal, circuit and probate courts in your state by contacting Connect2Help.orghttps://connect2help211.org/ About the VAFor VA benefits, find your nearest Veteran Service Office: https://nvf.org/veteran-service-officers/ Grant Chatter on Instagram: https://www.instagram dot com/grantchatter/ Grant Chatter on Facebook: https://www.facebook dot com/grant.chatter.5 Subscribe to Grant Chatter, to learn how to find grants, write grants, and win them! Thank you for watching. See you in the next video!

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5 Grants to Support Youth Soccer Leagues Near Me ⚽ [Video]

Here are 5 grants to support youth soccer leagues near you: Links mentioned in video (NO affiliation. NO paid promotion)All Kids Play, grants for families and clubshttps://allkidsplay.org/youth-sports-grants/Good Sports, equipment grantshttps://www.goodsports.org/Sports Matter Fund at Dick’s Sporting Goodshttps://dickssportinggoods.versaic.com/loginWalmart Local Community Grantshttps://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grantsNike Employees give time and donationshttps://about.nike.com/en/impact/initiatives/matching-our-employees-impactUS Soccer Foundation grants are on hold (at time of filming, November 2022)https://ussoccerfoundation.org/grants/ Grant Chatter on Instagram: https://www.instagram dot com/grantchatter/ Grant Chatter on Facebook: https://www.facebook dot com/grant.chatter.5 Grant Chatter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrantChatterSubscribe to Grant Chatter, to learn how to find grants, write grants, and win them! Thank you for watching. See you in the next video!