While full-time students
can get up to $3,135 yearly from Pell grants, parttime students are only
eligible for a portion of
that, depending on how
many credits they are
taking. The same can be
said for other grants and
federal and school loans.
Scholarships are also not
as abundant for part-time
students.
full-time students often require more financial aid than
their part-time counterparts. Additionally, since parttime students have time to work as they study, many
choose to pay for school as they go, which can decrease
financial burden and loan amounts.
It should be noted that financial aid is readily available
for adult students. Studies have shown that as many as
30% of adult learners don’t realize that they’re eligible
for financial aid and don’t even apply. Always explore
your financial aid options, whether you’re a full-time or
part-time student.
Financial aid status is directly affected by your parttime/full-time status. Part-time students are usually
qualified for less financial aid for a variety of reasons.
First, part-time students often have a higher income because they work while they are going to school and opt
to pay as they go.
Additionally, federal and state grant programs have different maximums for full-time and part-time students.
So, your individual situation will impact your
financial aid status. To
know all of your options,
it is best to visit the cosmetology school you’d
like to attend and discuss
your financial options
with a staff member.
While you are there, you can use the opportunity to
discuss your part-time or full-time scheduling options.
The school staff will know what options are available to
help you reach your career goals in the best time frame
for you!
Empire Beauty School
Empire Beauty School is a leading cosmetology and
beauty educator with over 100 beauty schools and
cosmetology schools in the United States. Empire
Beauty School offers a variety of beauty programs and
cosmetology courses including cosmetology, esthetics,
make-up artistry, and cosmetology educator training.
For more info, contact Empire Beauty Schools
1-800-295-8390, empire.edu
Written by Angela Watson
Angela Watson is Director of Public and Media Relations at Empire Education Group. A seasoned communicator, Angela spent 15 years as a broadcast journalist
in several major media markets throughout the country.
Today, her love of story-telling translates in the form of
blogs, news releases and videos highlighting the best the
beauty industry has to offer.
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