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money for living while in school

I am searching for a grant to assist with my living expenses while I complete my college education next year. Money for rent, utilities, and car would help a great deal while I am attending school full time. Because I am working right now, I am not eligible for assistance from a Pell grant, but next school year I can not work full time, because I will be in school full time.

HelpHeather
Here since: Aug 1, 2007
Female, 31
Unit Secretary
St. John Medical Center
Kelso, Washington, USA
Languages: English

My name is Heather.  I am a 31-year-old single mother of a 9-year-old special needs son.  I work full time as a Unit Secretary in a local hospital.  My son and I have lived on our own since he was 3 months old.  His father was abusive to me and we do not have contact with him whatsoever as he is now a level 3 sex offender.  We get by on the income that I make but it is from paycheck to paycheck.  We don't have a savings, nor do we get to go on vacations.  In some ways I think it's good for him to experience the struggles of life.  There are too many children who have everything handed to them and they don't see the value of it.  I am planning to go back to school soon and get my BA in Business (I have my AA right now) but I need to have surgery first.  According to the state I make more than enough money so I don't qualify for any assistance.  If it weren't for family we would barely have enough for food.  Despite all this I am an optimistic person and I try to help others as much as I can (there will always be someone worse off then me).  Hard times are frequent in our house but we still know how to laugh and enjoy our time together.

Full financial assistance

I am returning to school full time after a three year absence.  I took a leave of absence when my husband went to war the first time in order to raise our son at home.  I am pursuing a degree in Psychology.  I am needing complete financial assistance.

Husband having surgery

Hi, I am a stay at home mom of 2 a 5 year old son and 2 year old little girl. I am a full time student going to night classes when my husband is at home. My husband is having surgery, and will not be getting paid for his time off. Since I stay home with the kids, hhe provides the only income. This is very unexpected. We just bought our first house and car. We need help to make it though this 1 month. Please help us! Thank you so much!

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