Scholarships and Grants

      Scholarships and grants are abundant if you have been an active participant within the horse industry and you know where to look. The Internet has helped make these scholarships easier to obtain than ever before.

      Breed organizations and horse sport associations provide the majority of scholarships. This is good for members since membership is generally part of the criteria for eligibility. Agriculture groups, such as FFA and 4-H also offer scholarship programs.

      State horse councils, veterinary associations, state and country fairs and community organizations such as Masons, Kiwanis and Rotary also provide scholarships.

      Be creative in looking for scholarship money. The American Livestock Insurance Company offers scholarship money as do many other businesses that count the horse industry as their main source of sales. Ask bit makers, and saddle makers, and feed companies if they'll consider awarding you a grant-you won't know if you don't ask. And seek out local sources, such as ranches, tack stores and car dealers; many times such companies are looking for a place to garner good publicity and tax deductions.

      According to the College Board the least expensive, bare-bones two-year community college is going to cost a little more than $7,000 per year.   A bachelor degree at a public school will average about $11,500 per year and at a private school about $25,000 per year.

      That makes a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies degree from Breyer State University or a Professional Designation in Horse Training Certificate from Success Is Easy look "more than affordable-it looks like an education bargain."

      If you can't find a scholarship to help, and you positively can't come up with the money for a single course at a time, then search the Internet for student loans. Interest rates have never so low, so this is the time to get the money.

      The rule today is learn more to earn more. So if you think education is expensive, check out the cost of ignorance.

ASK YOUR COMPANY TO SEND YOU TO SCHOOL

      Ask your company to send you to school…and you won't even have to leave the building.

     Many companies reimburse their employees for earning college credits because they know college graduates are more valuable to the company. Some will even pay for classes up front. It doesn't hurt to ask!

     Print a Breyer State University Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies degree program list of required courses. (www.equinedegreeonline.com) And then write a short memo to your boss telling him you can earn a degree online and very affordably. Attach the course order form with several selected courses.

      Explain how furthering your education can help the company….maybe there are some direct relationships, but if not, learning to be more self-disciplined, learning to communicate ideas, interview people, write reports and create new opportunities make you more valuable to your boss and your company.

      Mention the quality of your education…working one-on-one with instructors who have proven records of success in the fields they teach.

     When the boss okays your request, ask how to handle the registration and payment using your company's procedures.

     And if we can help, don't hesitate to call us in…HorseCoursesOnline.com

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