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.

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.

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.

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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