Grants and scholarships can be obtained from the federal government, your state department of education and directly from the schools to which you are applying.
Ensure the school you are applying for offers accredited programs. Two such schools are the University of Phoenix and Kaplan University. Most brick-and-mortar colleges also now offer online programs.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It will determine if you are eligible for any state or federal grants or scholarship opportunities.
Grant funds can often be used for costs other than online tuition, including computers, software, books and supplies, child care or other education-related expenses.
Apply for grant and scholarship opportunities early. Most have strict deadlines. The FAFSA deadline is June 30 each year but state education departments have earlier deadlines.