Recently, television and the internet have generated a whole lot of buzz about federal grants for debt relief.
The hardest of the hardcore grant promoters fill the airwaves and fibre optics with all kinds of exaggerated claims about "free money" and all that Obama wants you to do.
In strictly technical, legal terms, the government does not award grants for debt relief; and a federal grant recipient who diverts funds from the grant project to his or her personal use becomes vulnerable to serious legal ramifications.
Still, the promoters are not entirely wrong.
If you frame the question, "debt relief for whom?" you can begin to see some beguiling possibilities.
Especially if you feel inspired to a profession in public service, you may put yourself in a position to relieve debt all over your community...
with the government's blessing and encouragement.
Federal government finally responds to a runaway epidemic.
Thinking about applying for a federal grant because you are eager to serve, explore the brand new opportunities in drop-out recovery and school-to-work transition programs.
Community-based organizations, not-for-profit agencies devoted to youth services, and local education agencies are encouraged to join in providing antidotes to the drop-out epidemic.
The statistics are not new, but they suddenly have riveted the public's attention.
African-American, Latino, and other traditionally disadvantaged students are running away from high school in droves.
One of every two average African-American males is likely to leave school at the completion of tenth grade.
Only one of three Latinos will persist in high school long enough to walk away with a diploma.
The federal government will pay handsomely for programs that bring these students back into the educational system and prepare them for the workforce.
Programs have latitude to pay students for participation or put them to work in part-time jobs as part of their training, relieving their families of some debt.
Find more youth service opportunities at Grants.
gov, registering to receive detailed information and application materials via e-mail.
The hardest of the hardcore grant promoters fill the airwaves and fibre optics with all kinds of exaggerated claims about "free money" and all that Obama wants you to do.
In strictly technical, legal terms, the government does not award grants for debt relief; and a federal grant recipient who diverts funds from the grant project to his or her personal use becomes vulnerable to serious legal ramifications.
Still, the promoters are not entirely wrong.
If you frame the question, "debt relief for whom?" you can begin to see some beguiling possibilities.
Especially if you feel inspired to a profession in public service, you may put yourself in a position to relieve debt all over your community...
with the government's blessing and encouragement.
Federal government finally responds to a runaway epidemic.
Thinking about applying for a federal grant because you are eager to serve, explore the brand new opportunities in drop-out recovery and school-to-work transition programs.
Community-based organizations, not-for-profit agencies devoted to youth services, and local education agencies are encouraged to join in providing antidotes to the drop-out epidemic.
The statistics are not new, but they suddenly have riveted the public's attention.
African-American, Latino, and other traditionally disadvantaged students are running away from high school in droves.
One of every two average African-American males is likely to leave school at the completion of tenth grade.
Only one of three Latinos will persist in high school long enough to walk away with a diploma.
The federal government will pay handsomely for programs that bring these students back into the educational system and prepare them for the workforce.
Programs have latitude to pay students for participation or put them to work in part-time jobs as part of their training, relieving their families of some debt.
Find more youth service opportunities at Grants.
gov, registering to receive detailed information and application materials via e-mail.