Uncovering the best ways to find financial aid
February 21, 2013
When it comes to locating financial aid for moms, the process can seem daunting and intimidating. For some mothers it can be time-consuming and unfamiliar, s{and may be seen as more of an obstacle to their daily activities than an opportunity to get the necessary resources to go back to school. Identifying some of the best ways to locate, apply for and obtain monetary assistance or college can make the process more acceptable to those who are uninitiated.
College campuses
One of the greatest places to check out is an on-campus financial aid office. These facilities often have information on a wide variety of current scholarships, grants and other programs that can help single moms get the money they need for school. Sometimes they also have resources to assist with other financial hardships outside the classroom, such as childcare and transportation. Advisors and office staff can help answer questions about scholarships for mothers.
There are also support groups and services, like study assistance and emotional counseling, which are offered for free through most colleges. These resources can be vital for overall college success, as psychological well being is critical for making the most of one's academic performance.
Look online
Classes and Careers wrote that online resources like federal loans and grants, as well as state-run tuition and other financial assistance programs that single moms desperately need can be easily obtained online. If they don't have access to computers at home, school and public libraries will usually provide free access to the internet through their facilities.
Going online is one of the best ways of locating funds for single moms. Especially if there is a computer at home, web-based resources allow mothers to pick the times that best work for them to look up scholarships. They can research, review and submit different financial aid applications right from their PCs.
Other financial offices
Some moms rely on public assistance and other programs to help them get by. Especially when attending school, checking with these offices can put moms in touch with other funding options they may not have known existed. Increased food stamps, more childcare opportunities and additional money for getting to school can be available through certain local social services.
It's also wise to look into other charities in the region, since some of these help with rides, give out private grants or have other programs available that can help with financial planning for college.
