| The time has almost arrived when college-bound | | | | institutions offer such opportunities, and mothers |
| students receive their acceptance letters in the mail | | | | often find that they are better equipped to pay for |
| from their chosen universities and colleges. Many | | | | childcare and education-related expenses with this |
| students will also be looking for college grants, | | | | kind of assistance. |
| scholarships and financial aid to help them pay for | | | | Online college may be a good option for single |
| tuition. Before making the final decision on where to | | | | mothers or any parent. The same financial aid |
| attend school, students should be sure to go over | | | | available for students attending traditional brick and |
| everything one last time to see how they can | | | | mortar schools can be used for tuition at an online |
| receive the maximum amount of financial assistance. | | | | college. Online learning may be less expensive than a |
| In fact, a recent tip sheet published by CBS news | | | | campus alternative since there are no commuting and |
| advised students on finding and applying for college | | | | housing expenses. For parents the ability to learn |
| grants and other forms of need or merit-based | | | | from home may reduce or remove the need for |
| financial aid. For instance, those who feel that they | | | | childcare, which will save money. |
| have achieved particularly high SAT or ACT scores | | | | Students who choose to attend an on-campus |
| should get in touch with their intended school. | | | | program should check with their intended learning |
| Depending on the results, some students may find | | | | institution for less obvious financial aid packages. CBS |
| they are eligible for college grants or additional | | | | news recommends that move as this can be a good |
| scholarship funding. | | | | resource for college grants, as universities and |
| The fist step to getting financial aid is to fill out a | | | | colleges often present specific financial packages |
| "Free Application For Federal Student Aid", FAFSA. | | | | related to an individual's program of study. |
| It's required by all two and four year private and | | | | However, even those who find they receive less |
| public schools. The form is usually due the summer | | | | scholarship or college grant money than they |
| before you start classes. FAFSA forms are available | | | | anticipated need not rule out the possibility of |
| in high school counselors' offices, at most libraries or | | | | achieving a bachelors degree or masters degree. |
| online. | | | | Online college may also be an option for these |
| Other students may find their circumstances have | | | | students as many online schools offer lower tuition |
| changed since they applied for a bachelors degree or | | | | rates. Online education programs tend to be lower in |
| masters degree program. Single mothers, for | | | | cost than traditional, campus-based programs |
| example, may want to look into single mothers | | | | because they need not also pay for upkeep on a |
| grants to see if they can receive additional help under | | | | building, host speakers and events, and pay for the |
| this program. Both government and private | | | | same amount of learning materials. |