The 2026 Education Initiative
Grant Aid Enrollment Program
Grant aid, not a loan. You don't pay it back.
The 2026 Education Initiative is releasing up to $7,395/yr for people going back to school
And it's not just tuition. A laptop and a phone are essential for school now, so your grant aid can cover a new MacBook and iPhone too. Check in about 60 seconds whether 2026 funds are still available for you.
Free • No obligation • Won't affect your credit
A new MacBook Air and iPhone both count as school essentials you can put your grant aid toward.
Brianna C.
2026 cohort, graduating in 6 weeks
“I answered like 8 questions. Super easy. I graduate in 6 weeks & already got myself a job that pays $37/hour. $20 more than my last one!”
Check If I Qualify Too →What is the 2026 Education Initiative?
It's a push to help everyday adults go back to school without taking on debt. Each year a fresh round of grant aid is made available, and the 2026 round is open right now. The money can go toward tuition, books, and the tech school actually requires today, including a laptop and an iPhone to attend classes, study, and turn in work. Because it’s grant aid, you don't pay it back.
See If 2026 Funds Are Available For Me →A degree pays for itself, fast
The grant aid is free. But the bigger win is what happens after. Workers with a degree earn dramatically more per hour for the same 40-hour week.
That's about $31,000 more a year, every single year you work.
Start Earning More. Check Eligibility →Median full-time earnings by education level (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Individual results vary.
You may qualify for the 2026 cohort if you...
- Have been thinking about going back to school but worried about the cost
- Want to finish a degree, get a certificate, or switch careers
- Haven't taken classes in a while (that's totally fine)
- Could use help covering tuition, books, or a new laptop and iPhone for class
How to claim your 2026 grant aid
Answer a few quick questions
Basic stuff, like what you want to study and your situation. About 60 seconds.
See what the 2026 Initiative may cover
Find out instantly if grant aid is still available for you this round.
Get matched & enroll
Connect with schools that accept the funding and get started.
Quick answers about the 2026 Initiative
Do I have to pay this back?
No. This is grant aid, not a loan. You don't pay it back.
How long does it take?
About 60 seconds to see if you qualify for the 2026 cohort.
Can I really use it for a laptop and iPhone?
Yes, a laptop and phone are considered school essentials, so they count alongside tuition, books, and supplies.
Is it really free to check?
Yes. Checking your eligibility costs nothing and there's no obligation.
The 2026 window won't stay open
Each year’s grant aid is given out on a first-come basis until the cohort fills. Don’t wait three months saying “I’ll look later.” Take 60 seconds and find out now.
Check My 2026 Eligibility Now →Free • Takes about 60 seconds