Are there any grants/scholarships for distance learning/college?

I am 30 years old and my dream is to go to college. I would have to do online schooling, correspondence/distance learning. Does anyone know if I can get financial aid, grants, and scholarships for that type of education? I really want to better my life for my family but I just don't know a lot about financial aid for college and what to do. I have social anxiety real bad and other conditions and on disability so I don't leave home much at all. Thank you for anyone who is able to give me any information.

You most certainly are eligible for financial aid for online/distance learning. The school must be accredited and approved. Once you decide where you'd like to take classes, the institution can advise you as to how to apply for aid, what lenders they are associated with (for student loans), etc.

Shop around for the right program for you and the best deal. In order to be eligible to participate in the federal student aid programs, school must be accredited.

You will need to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online. This determines your eligibility for aid. There is no fee and you don't need to pay anyone to help you. You file the FAFSA and ask that the results be sent to your school.

The school will receive this information and then assemble an award package for you.

Since you're just beginning the process, create a folder and keep everything in one place. Keep track of phone numbers, dates, contacts, information, what was said, etc. It's a lot to manage at first and you don't want to lose track.

Good luck!

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/