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Can a Single Parent Get Financial Aid for College?

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July 15, 2021 by Home Jobs By Mom
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It is popularly believed that the best version of a family is a mom, a dad, and kids. But life does not always unfold as in a fairytale. The trend of the incomplete family is developing these days.

There are a lot of single mothers these days. Single fathers are much less common, but there are many of them in today's society.

The reasons may vary divorce, death of a parent, a single woman giving birth, single-parent adoption. Whatever the reason, raising a child on your own is hard work.

College is very expensive under the best circumstances, but single parents face even greater challenges paying for college. Click to learn more!Click To Tweet

YOU ARE WORTHY OF SELF-RESPECT



Many parents tend to put their children's needs first and put their own needs and emotions on the back burner. But as practice shows, such behavior leads to emotional exhaustion and lack of self-actualization.

There is a golden rule around the world: “You will only be the best for your children when you are healthy, emotionally stable, and relaxed.”

So, first of all, make sure that you take care of your own needs properly. And then take care of those around you.

THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION

In today's society, to achieve self-realization, a person needs to be educated. After all, education enriches our outlook, expands our capabilities, and helps to eliminate poverty.

Because when a person is educated correctly, she can get a good, well-paid job and meet her needs and the needs of her family at the proper level.

It can be challenging for single parents to get an education: morally (to overcome the emotional barrier), financially (you need to provide for both themselves and the child), and physically (usually, young children require a lot of attention).

The first thing to do is to set your priorities. If you understand that education is necessary for you to have a decent life, then act.

It would help if you enlisted the support of your family, friends, and relatives. They could help you with your child.

For example, your friend could pick up your baby twice a week in the evening and walk him in the park while you study, your mom could sometimes cook meals for the family, and your dad could do the housework.

Of course, there are critical situations when a single parent does not have relatives or lives very far away, and there is no way to help. You could always seek the help of a municipal nanny in these cases.

The main thing is always don't lose heart and be set up for a positive result.

EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS


A great option is online classes, which combine the features of self-study and full-time learning. The main thing here is to distribute your time correctly and introduce a self-monitoring system because your success in learning will depend only on you.

Another option is the evening form of education, which is something in between full-time and part-time.

The last option is weekend courses. This unique and innovative teaching method combines the educational process and modern technology. Practical and seminar classes are used more here. At which discussions are unfolded on pre-determined complicated topics..

COLLEGE GRANTS FOR SINGLE MOMS


Now the main question arises: “How to pay for tuition as a single mother? ”

Fortunately, many organizations, charitable foundations, and community organizations are ready to help single parents with their education.

There are also grants and scholarships for single parents with children and parents who want to resume their studies after giving birth.

Did you know there was emergency financial assistance for single mothers?

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Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.

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  1. cindy legg

    July 16, 2021 at 12:51 am

    i really enjoyed this article there are gobs of my friends that would use this post i will share it to them thanks for sharing. i think its also great that lots of college courses can be completed online love that

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 9, 2021 at 7:58 am

      I love that there are so many more options for online colleges classes these days. I had search hard when I was in school.

      Reply
  2. megan allen

    July 15, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    I would love to go back to school one day! I was accepted into the nursing program but life happened. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 9, 2021 at 7:56 am

      I get that. I have no doubt you’ll make a great nurse if you decide to go back to school.

      Reply

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