is there a way to get a grant to go back to school online?

Honestly I am not sure of any but welcome to eLearners.  Hopefully someone who knows can shed some light on this.  I do know however that there are tons of private scholarships and grants out there with almost as many degrees of varying criteria.  For instance there may be a scholarship for students who are minority small business women or for the son of a local rotary club member or for police officers in a particular jurisdiction, etc.  It will take some research to find something specific for your circumstances.

How do I apply for a grant??

For federal financial aid, which includes grants and loans, you simply fill out a FAFSA form.  If you're looking for additional scholarships, that can be tough to find for distance learners, but not impossible, and we offer a scholarship search:

http://www.elearners.com/scholarships/

Good luck,

-=Steve=- 

Like Steve said DL may have a tough time finding scholarships.  You could also try specific charities or non-profit organizations which may give you a scholarship.  For instance if you were a member of the Lion's Club there may be a scholarship offering or something.  These kind are generally tough to find as they are not exactly advertised and normally not exactly geared towards adult students or DL students.