April 27, 2010
Financial Aid | Financial Aid For Single Moms Is Here To Stay In 2010
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. Raising the children, caring for the home and trying to pay the bills can be overwhelming, especially if you have a low paying job. The thought of going back to school may seem like nothing more than a fantasy. Financial aid for single moms can make that fantasy a reality.
Far too many moms think that they are stuck with the low paying jobs because they have no degree and can’t afford to go back to school. This is simply not true. The federal government actually has money specifically allocated to providing education to single moms. It is time you get your fair share of this money!
It is a proven fact that once you have a degree your income increases substantially. The days of being able to support a family with just a high school diploma are long gone. The world has changed and continued education is not only important it is required if you want a career.
Financial aid for single moms is not the same as a student loan. Many people don’t go back to college because they fear that huge debt that comes with student loans. Financial aid does not have to be repaid. It is a gift to be used for your educational expenses including tuition, books, supplies and sometimes childcare. This is money that is simply given to you by the government to help improve the standard of living for you and your children.
Imagine the impact you will make on your children by showing them the importance of an education. It is a far different thing than just telling them that school is important for their futures. You can become the role model they need right now. Homework time can become a real bonding experience, as you all sit down together to study. The sense of pride that you will feel knowing that you are giving your children a secure future and showing them first hand how important a degree is for everyone, simply cannot be measured.
Stop dreaming about a better future and begin the steps to make it a reality. You can get financial aid for single moms and quickly be on your way to a secure tomorrow. Imagine how your stress levels will decrease when you have a career you love, have enough money to give your children the life they deserve and know that you did it on your own.
Get $10,000 financial aid for single moms!
More general information on 2010 scholarships for moms here!
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6 Comments on Financial Aid | Financial Aid For Single Moms Is Here To Stay In 2010 »
April 28, 2011
Ms. Sun @ 11:17 am:
Systemwide fees refer to the registration fees you pay for enrolling at the UC campus. The estimated fees for 2010-2011 are probably $10k+; this excludes housing, books, travel expenses, and other miscellaneous living expenses.
May 28, 2011
Pasta @ 2:27 am:
You might have to wait to fill it out in Jan. since you're starting in 2010. But no, I don't think its ever really 'too late'. Some schools start in the middle of a season. I filled mine early this year, just to get it over with, but I know people that have just done or need to do theirs still.
June 12, 2011
Seth @ 2:13 am:
I'll second everything Katrina said, and say that, right now, at least:
You can get Lewis & Clark Workstudy if you ask
They intimated that they will not do this for everyone/forever, but if you make an appointment with a Financial Aid counselor you can ask them to give you Lewis & Clark Workstudy, and they seemed very willing to do it for me.
Also of note, I've heard that simply asking for things (like lower interest rates on loans, better financial aid) actually works occasionally. Can't dis free money, right?
August 4, 2011
Suddenly Human @ 3:24 pm:
You would be limited by the school's published "Cost of Attendance" for the years you are currently enrolled. For example, your first year your school's cost of attendance is $15,000 for a full time graduate student. The second year it's $18,000. So the max amount of financial aid you would be able to get (from all sources) would be $33,000.
Note: You may not actually GET this much, but this would be your limit. As your question stated. Perhaps what your question should be is "What is the max amount of graduate Stafford loans can I get?" Because that is a totally different answer. Good luck.
August 14, 2011
kathy a. @ 11:02 am:
caldem, i also went to a private college, on scholarships and luck and working up to 3 jobs. and yes, i'm grateful for the financial aid available. my husband and my sister went to UC berkeley, both working themselves through, with financial aid.
the point here is that financial aid is not keeping up. and the costs are so high now that no student can get by without very serious financial help. my parents contributed $2000 to my post-high school education, and then i was on my own. and in my day, i could get by without enormous loans. that is not really true now.
November 7, 2011
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