If you don't have an undergraduate degree, are at least a half-time student, and can't be claimed as a dependent, you could be eligible for the federal Pell Grant. Scholarships Scholarships are a great potential source of financing as well. Web sites like FastWeb , FinAid , and The College Board can help you in your search. More firms pick up employee training bills Techies who work at larger firms have a much better chance for tuition reimbursement. Check into your employer's tuition reimbursement program, which can often foot the bill for your pending education.
Companies train to retain.
They're constantly looking for opportunities to learn and are drawn to companies that provide them. Cynthia Pantazis, American Society for Training and Development Intel, Motorola, and Micron corporations are just a few in the industry that provide these benefits. Motorola picks up the entire tuition and half the cost of books all without requiring a commitment to continue with the company after completion of your degree. Micron makes some courses and programs available on site to its employees. Intel will cover related expenses such as a graphing calculator or lab equipment in addition to covering 100 percent the cost of tuition and books, as long as the equipment is required in the syllabus.