Stimulus Package Offers $50 Billion in Grants, Stimulus Jobs

First $4,000 Free To Most Americans Serious About Going Back To School

News for Public Officials 10-24-09

If you have been thinking of finally getting the career you've always wanted but thought you couldn't afford it, you should know 7 million college and trade school students are expected to cash in on more than $53 billion from Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

In February, President Obama kept a campaign promise when he announced, "We are making the largest investment in education in our nations history."

The economic stimulus package, which doubles the Department of Education's budget over the next two years, will "make a reported 4 million more students eligible for expanded tax benefits and significantly increase federal grant and scholarship funding for an estimated 7 million students. The plan makes the first $4,000 of higher education free for most middle class families but doesn't end there. If you and the school of your choice qualify, you may receive grants and tax credits totaling tens of thousands of dollars until you reach your dream of a better career. Money you can use to pay for tuition, living expense, books - even the latest computer equipment you want for school may be waiting for you right now.

Education Benefits of the Stimulus Package: Gives $130 Billion to Education First $4,000 of a college education free for most Simplifies Application Process for Financial Aid $2,500 annual credit for middle class families

The Stimulus Package provides financial assistance for anyone who wants to earn a certificate, an associate's, a bachelor's or an advanced degree. Eligible schools include universities, colleges, trade schools - even "distance learning" and accredited online programs.

Special funding is available for those wishing to enter growing job markets like health care, computer tech, teaching, criminal justice and energy efficiency and renewable energy professions. Whatever your career choice or political affiliation, it's worth investigating the financial incentives in the stimulus plan. In today's time of high unemployment and increasing layoffs everyone owes it to themselves to take advantage of the additional money earmarked for job training that could launch you into a promising new career. If you are serious about furthering your career with a good degree program or accredited job training you can request Free Info at FindMyDegree.com.

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