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Help with child care, grants, job training and paying for school. Federal, state and local programs, explained in plain English.

Popular guides: Child care assistanceSmall business grantsFree job trainingScholarships for adults returning to schoolEmergency financial aid

How to get help faster

Most programs follow the same path. Knowing it saves weeks.

  1. Step 1Check eligibilityMost programs look at household size and income. Our guides explain what each one asks for.
  2. Step 2Gather documentsID, proof of income and proof of address cover most applications.
  3. Step 3Apply at the sourceApply through the official agency or program, not a third party.
  4. AlwaysNever pay to applyReal assistance programs don't charge application fees.

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Child care Subsidy guides for 9 states, from California to North Carolina Small business grants What is actually available, state by state Free job training Free online courses that build job skills Careers without a degree Paths that don’t need a four-year degree Grants for school How federal grants and private awards fit together Going back to school Scholarships for adults returning to college Emergency student aid How to ask your school for emergency funds Job search help Writing a cover letter for your first job

Programs people often miss

LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy AssistanceHelp with heating and cooling bills
Lifeline LifelineDiscounts on phone or internet service
WIC WICFood and nutrition help for families with young children
WIOA WIOA job trainingTraining funds through local job centers
Pell Federal Pell GrantCollege money you don’t repay

Earn more long-term

Healthcare careers you can train for in two years or less

Respiratory therapists earn a median $82,280 and radiologic technologists $80,110 (BLS, May 2025). Many programs accept federal grants.

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