The Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Grant provides a grant to assist students in their higher education. The requirements for this grant are the same as those for federal Pell Grant. There are however some key differences. Before applying, you need to be familiar with the details of each grant.
Pennsylvania State Grant
The Pennsylvania State Grant is a scholarship that is available to students who meet the eligibility requirements. Students must either have completed high school in the United States, or have a G.E.D. to be eligible. Incoming transfer students are also eligible to apply. Students are required to submit their most recent transcripts after they have submitted an application.
In order to be considered for a PASG, students must complete three regular degree credits per semester, which means that at least 50% of the credits required to complete the program must be completed in a classroom. Your application for the PA State Grant could be delayed if you are enrolled in an online program. PASG funding can also not be disbursed until after the end of the term.
Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Grant
Pennsylvania Chafee Education Training Grant: If you are a Pennsylvania resident and would like to go to college for free, then you might be eligible. Students in Pennsylvania who have been placed in foster care, are out of foster care, or were adopted can apply for this grant. The grant requires financial need, academic achievement, and no defaults of federal student loans.
The grant is not for room and board; only tuition. The youth must be less than 26 years of age and must live in PA to be eligible. To qualify for the grant, the student must be enrolled at a Pennsylvania postsecondary institution. Also, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Grant Program applications. Once accepted, the student receives a tuition waiver for up 5 years, or until the student reaches 26.
Pell Grant
Pell Grants are government subsidies that can help you pay school. This program helps students in financial need who have not completed a bachelor's program or are currently pursuing a post-baccalaureate program. To be eligible, you must be admitted at a participating institution.
Pell Grants are awarded at a maximum of $5,500 in the 2011-2012 grant year. This amount is prorated. Pell lifetime limit also decreased to twelve semesters, from eighteen years ago. Pell award amounts are determined by the student's EFC as well the length and duration of their academic program.
NETS (New Economy Technology Scholarship Program)
The New Economy Technology Scholarship Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania's Higher Education Assistance Agency and provides students with up to $3,000 in scholarship aid each year. There are two types to this scholarship program: The SciTech Scholarship and The NETS Scholarship. Both awards are designed to help Pennsylvania residents earn an advanced degree in a technology-related field.
At least a 3.0 GPA is required for applicants who are Pennsylvania high school graduates. The grant money is awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis, and recipients must also apply for a Federal Pell Grant and a Pennsylvania State Grant.
FAQ
What is the difference in school and college?
Schools are usually organized into classes (or grades) with a teacher who teaches a group of students. Colleges offer more specialized programs, and many include university-level classes. Schools usually focus on basic subjects while colleges may offer a variety of subjects including arts, science, languages, business, etc. Both levels of education are designed to prepare students for higher-level study.
When choosing a major, what factors should I consider?
First, you should decide if you want to go into a career straight away or go to college. You should then make a list outlining your talents and interests. Reading, listening to music and talking to people are all possible interests. Your talents can come from singing, dancing, drawing, painting, writing, sewing, cooking, woodworking, gardening, photography, carpentry, auto mechanics, plumbing, electrical wiring, computer programming, accounting, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, law, social work, teaching, etc. When you identify your talents and interests, you can use these to guide you in choosing a major.
Art history and fine art might appeal to you if you are interested in becoming an artist. If you love animals, biology might appeal to you. You might consider pre-medicine or medical tech if you are interested in becoming a doctor. Computer science and computer networking are options for those who want to pursue a career in computer science. There are many choices. Think about what you want to do.
Who can homeschool?
Anyone can homeschool. No special qualifications are required.
High school graduates can still teach their children. Many parents choose to teach their children as they go to college.
Parents who have less formal education may be able to teach their children.
After meeting certain requirements parents can become teacher certified. These requirements may vary by state.
Some states require homeschooled students take a test to graduate. Others do not.
Homeschooling parents need to register their family with local schools.
This process involves filling out paperwork and submitting it to the school board.
After registering, parents are allowed to enroll their children in public or private schools.
A few states allow parents who are not registered with the government to homeschool their children.
If you live within one of these states, it is your responsibility to ensure that your children fulfill the state's mandatory attendance law.
What does it take to be a teacher of early childhood education?
Early childhood educators must have specialized training. Most states require applicants for teaching positions to have certification from the state board before they are allowed to work in public school.
Some states require teachers passing tests in math and reading.
Some states require teachers to hold a certain number of hours of coursework related to early childhood education.
Most states set minimum requirements for what a teacher should know. These requirements are not the same in every state.
What are the various types of early childhood education available?
There are many ways to explain early childhood education. Here are some of the most commonly used ones:
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Preschool - Children ages 2 to 5
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PreKindergarten: Children 4-6 years old
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Head Start/Headstart for Children Ages 0-3
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Day Care/Daycares - Children from 0-5 Years
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Child Care Centers for Children from 0-18
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Family Child Care - Children ages 0 to 12
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Homeschooling – Children from KG up to 16
How much time should I devote to studying each semester?
The amount of time that you spend studying depends on several factors.
You may be required to take certain classes annually by some schools. This means you might not have the freedom to take less courses during a semester. You can ask your advisor to tell you which courses you need to take each semester.
Statistics
- These institutions can vary according to different contexts.[83] (en.wikipedia.org)
- Globally, in 2008, around 89% of children aged six to twelve were enrolled in primary education, and this proportion was rising. (en.wikipedia.org)
- And, within ten years of graduation, 44.1 percent of 1993 humanities graduates had written to public officials, compared to 30.1 percent of STEM majors. (bostonreview.net)
- Think of the rhetorical power of nineteenth-century abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Luther King, Jr., or Occupy Wall Street activists with their rallying cry of “we are the 99 percent.” (bostonreview.net)
- They are also 25% more likely to graduate from high school and have higher math and reading scores, with fewer behavioral problems,” according to research at the University of Tennessee. (habitatbroward.org)
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Why homeschool?
When choosing whether to homeschool or send your child to school, there are several factors to consider.
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What type of education do you want for your child? Are you looking for academic excellence, or social skills?
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How involved are you in your child’s education? Are you interested in keeping up with what your child does? Would you prefer to be informed about your child's activities? Or would it be better for you to let them make their own decisions?
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Does your child have special needs? Is your child a special needs child?
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Do you have the ability to manage your children's time? Can you make a commitment to your child's education at home every day of the week?
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What subjects will your course cover? Math, science, language arts, art, music, history, geography, etc. ?
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How much money do you have available to educate your child?
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Is your child old enough?
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Where will you house your child? You need to locate a suitable space that is large enough for a classroom as well as adequate facilities, such as bathrooms or kitchens.
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What is your child’s approximate age?
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When does your child go down to sleep?
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When does he/she finally wake up?
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How long does it take for you to get from A to B?
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How far is your child's school from home?
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How far are you from your child’s school?
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How will your child get to and from school?
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What are the benefits of homeschooling?
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What are the cons?
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Who will supervise your child when he/she is outside?
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What are your expectations from your child?
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Which type of discipline would you prefer?
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What curriculum will you use?
There are many reasons people choose to homeschool their kids. Here are some of the reasons.
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Your child has learning difficulties that prevent him/her to attend traditional schools.
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You wish to offer an alternative education to your child.
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You would like more flexibility with your scheduling.
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You do not want to have to pay high tuition costs.
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You believe your child is receiving a better quality of education than he/she could receive in a traditional school environment.
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You believe you can teach your children better than any teacher in a traditional school setting.
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You don't like how the school system works.
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The school system's rules and regulations make you feel uncomfortable.
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You want your child's work ethic to be strong.
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You want your child to be able to choose the courses that interest them.
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You want your child to receive individual attention.
Another benefit of homeschooling is:
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You don't need to worry about supplies, uniforms, books or pencils.
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You can customize your child's education according to his/her interests.
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Homeschooling allows parents to spend time with their children.
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Homeschooled children tend to learn quicker because they are not distracted from their peers.
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Homeschoolers score higher on standardized exams.
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Homeschooling families are generally happier.
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Homeschool students are less likely to drop out of school.