Where can i get college financial aid for single mothers?

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  1. TheNewME

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    Where can I get college financial aid for single mothers? I'm a single mother in full time education, I used my savings and took out a student loan but now its getting tough financially. My parents are helping out but I need more money to make ends meet, its so expensive to get educated in this country! OK, I don't want to rant, my question is where can I get college financial aid for single mothers? are there any specific organizations or foundations I should look into? Any advice would be invaluable. Thanks
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  2. admin

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    First off as a single mother you need to apply for all the normal loans and scholarships available to all students as well as financial aid available for single mothers. These include

    1. Federal & State Government Grants
    2. College & University Grants
    3. Private Organization Grants
    4. Corporation Student Grant
    5. Women's Advocacy Groups Grants and Scholarships

    Here is a list of Federal and Non Fedaral grants and scholarships you should look into.

    1. Federal Grants - Apply Through FAFSA Here
    2. PELL Grant - Must Apply Through FAFSA
    3. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant - Again Via FAFSA
    4. Academic Competitiveness Grant - Full Information Here
    5. SMART Grants (Science & Maths Access to Retain Talent)
    6. Student Parents Who Were in Iraq & Afghanistan Grants
    7. Teacher Education Assistance for College & Higher Education


    You should also do a state search for Student Aid for single mother. Examples of student financial aid that might be available include State Tuition Assistance Program, State College Affordability Grants, State Comprehensive Grants.

    You should also look into the grants and scholarship available through your chosen college or university. You should also look into the grants and scholarship available through corporate foundations too.
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