Education & Training
Grants, aid, and free training — from Pell Grants and FAFSA to trade-school aid and adult education.
Guides
How to Check Your Remaining Pell Grant Eligibility
Find your Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used in StudentAid.gov, subtract it from the 600% limit, and plan what to do with the aid you have left.
FAFSA Isn't Just for Loans: Grants and Paid Work You Might Get
The FAFSA can unlock free grants and paid work-study, not just loans. See what you may qualify for and how to apply — it's always free.
Employer Tuition Help: The Tax-Free Benefit Many Workers Never Use
Your employer may pay up to $5,250 a year tax-free for school or student loans, under IRS Section 127. Here's what it covers and how to ask.
Pell Grants: Who May Qualify and How Much They Pay (2026–27)
Who may qualify for a Pell Grant in 2026-27, what the $7,395 max and $740 min awards mean, and how to apply free through FAFSA.
Financial Aid for Trade School and Apprenticeships (No 4-Year Degree Needed)
Trade schools and apprenticeships may qualify for Pell Grants, the new Workforce Pell, WIOA training help, and GI Bill benefits. Applying is free.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs That Are Real
Compare real federal loan relief paths, including PSLF, teacher forgiveness, disability discharge, school discharge, and current repayment-plan options.
Free GED, ESL, and Adult Education Programs Near You
Find free GED, English, and adult education classes near you, check state test rules, and learn how to avoid fake diploma programs.
Training and apprenticeships
Looking for training an employer will pay for? Registered apprenticeships pay a wage while you learn and often cover tuition outright — the trade is the employer's investment, not your debt.
ExploreTopColleges lists apprenticeship programs and trade schools state by state, with cost and earnings data for each. Disclosure: ExploreTopColleges is another site operated by Ikan Media Inc., the company that publishes CalculateBenefits.