Opportunity.Gov

What Is Opportunity.Gov?

For the unemployed worker nothing can kick start a new career than higher education.  The federal government launched Opportunity.Gov which is a website for new educational opportunities for unemployed workers.  The url for Opportunity.Gov is http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/opportunity/index.html and at this site you can view information on educational benefits for unemployed workers. 

What Can Opportunity.Gov Do For Me?

This is student aid from things like the Federal Pell Grant program providing up to $5,350 for tuition at community colleges and universities as well as trade or technical school tuition.  Student Aid programs like this from the Federal Government can go along way to getting an unemployed worker back on their feet. 

Tools At Opportunity.Gov

At Opportunity.Gov you can review resources for student financial assistance like Pell Grants and other student aid, use tools from the department of labor and review question and answers regarding education benefits for unemployed workers.

What Can Pell Grants Be Used For?

You can use funds from your Pell grant for Tuition and student fees, books and transportation and even living expenses like food and board or rent.  The maximum Pell Grant award is $5350.00