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43 year old single mom needs financial aid to finish college with a GPA of less than 2.0 that was denied aid.?
I am a single mother trying to go back to college and finish my degree in education. The last time I went to college was 23 years ago and my GPA was 1.56. I was denied financial assistance including student loans due to my GPA from when I was 18 years old! I have worked as a teacher for 8 years in a private school but want to finish my degree to be able to earn a better living for me and my daughter. Where can I get help? I don’t make enough to pay for tution and books. I work 25 hours a week to be able to be home with my 11 year old when she gets home from school. I have the time to go to school but not he money to pay for it.
Originally posted 2009-11-19 19:48:41. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Free Scholarships Provided to Single Moms by Obama’s Stimulus Plan
Unfortunately, most of the families that live under the poverty line today are those who are headed by a single mother. Often, the education that they once were eager to pursue, has had to take the back burner, while they settle for a low paying job because that was all the qualifications that they had. This doesn’t have to be anymore. Now, because of President Obama’s dedication to education funding, there is money set aside in the stimulus package for single mothers to receive scholarships to get a higher education.
If you are a single mother who has only dreamed of walking across the stage and receiving your college diploma, you don’t have to dream any longer. These are the simple steps you need to take:
* Decide on a college or university that has the program you would like to study.
* Make an appointment with the financial aid office.
* Take your income documents and tax statements
* Fill out a FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid
* Fill out any other forms for private grants and scholarships
* Receive you check and start school.
It really is that simple. The scholarship you may receive is around $9,000.00 per year. If you receive other monies, then it will simply add to the money you have for tuition, books and whatever living expenses that you have while you are in school. You may be able to cut your hours or quit work altogether so that you can devote your time to achieving the best grades possible.
The jobs of the future will belong to those with the proper training. And, those are the jobs and professions that will pay you a high enough wage to provide for your family. Don’t wait any longer; you deserve to do this for yourself.
Originally posted 2009-12-02 01:25:21. Republished by Old Post Promoter