Seeking Scholarships For Student In Unique Situation

I am a 60 year old woman who is interested in going back to a private
university to get a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.). To do
that, I need to obtain a total of at least $26,000 in financial aid.
Can you recommend any sources?

-Am I eligible for FAFSA, or is that only for undergrad/public
institutions/younger persons?

-I am of jewish descent-- are there scholarships available because of
this?
-I am a senior-- are there scholarships available because of this?

Or am I better off going to a public university where the phd program
is better-funded?

Thanks

Anonymous wrote:

> I am a 60 year old woman who is interested in going back to a private
> university to get a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.). To do
> that, I need to obtain a total of at least $26,000 in financial aid.
> Can you recommend any sources?

Use the internet. While most scholarships are geared toward incoming
undergrads, there may be something for you. There are many free
scholarship search sites. Start with fastweb.com.
>
> -Am I eligible for FAFSA, or is that only for undergrad/public
> institutions/younger persons?

You do a FAFSA. As a full-time graduate student you are eligible for at
least $18,500 in Stafford Loans, $8,500 of it is interest free while in
school plus 6 months.
>
> -I am of jewish descent-- are there scholarships available because of
> this?
> -I am a senior-- are there scholarships available because of this?
>
> Or am I better off going to a public university where the phd program
> is better-funded?

Look into everything. Talk with the financial aid director at the
school(s) you are considering. Some have special financial aid for
graduate degree programs.

>
> Thanks

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Steven B. Blank
College Financial Aid Consultants
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(203)250-7761