As an adult student, I’ve been forced to come up with creative ways to finance my college education. My experience with the financial aid office at the college I attend has been disappointing to say the least. What I have learned is that you take full responsibility and exhaust all the possibilities that are available to you. Your school financial aid office won’t do it for you.  Tip # 1 – Veterans Affairs Student Work-Study Allowance Program If you’ve ever served in the U.S. military, their is a number of educational benefits that Uncle Sam provides. The Department of Veteran Affairs has a Work-Study Allowance Program that allow a veteran to work up to 25 hours in VA-related work. To quailify for these entitlements, you must have Made a contribution into the educational program Been enlisted activly in the military … Read entire article »