Are there any grants for school for a mom who is married? I want to go to school but can't afford it.?

Answer 1

There is the Pell Grant, but it is dependent upon your family savings and family income. It takes into consideration how many members are in the family. It utilizes a percentage system to figure out the estimated family contribution. The best place to find affordable tuition is at the community college if you have not had your associates or Bachelors degree yet. I will include some free resources to locate some money to attend college.

First, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.

Second, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Third, fill out the FAFSA form after January 1 of your senior year of high school. It will qualify her for need based financial aid from the federal government and the school itself. It will come in the form of scholarships, Pell Grant, student loans, and the work study program.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!

Answer 2

If you and your husband are willing to move, Berea College in KY is a great option for parents. There is even campus housing for families, right next to an inexpensive child care center and about .5 miles from the K-12 school. It's free to apply and if you're accepted you'll get a full scholarship. More information about it's history is here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/235785/berea_college_god_has_made_of_one_blood.html