College Grants for Women
Today, women make up over 58 percent of the American college student body.
Although women now make up a majority of college students, it was not very long ago that women were barred from enrollment at most American colleges.
In fact, it was not until the 1980s that America made any real progress in accepting women in colleges. Before this time, American colleges were considered male terrain, and women were expected to fulfill traditional roles like motherhood.
Today, not only are women enrolling and graduating from college in unprecedented numbers, more and more women are taking on important, high-profile careers, even while juggling their family lives.
What could explain the rapid ascent of career women in the American college system? The availability of college grants and scholarships for high-achieving women played a key role in helping alleviate the unequal conditions many women faced in entering higher education.
Today, women still face unequal conditions in a society still run by men. Fortunately, many grants and scholarships are available today to help women pursue their college degree.
Pre-Qualifications
While there are many college grants and scholarship programs open to all women, most programs look for women who come from nontraditional or underrepresented backgrounds, such as minority women or women who are not U.S. citizens.
Most programs look for applicants with especially strong academic records and glowing recommendations, but other programs focus specifically on the financial-need of the applicant and her family. Given the great diversity of both private and public programs with differing applications and qualifications, most women can probably succeed in securing grant or scholarship funding if they search hard enough.
American Association of University Women
A top choice for women looking for college grants and scholarships is the American Association of University Women, or the AAUW. The AAUW is considered to be one of the largest sources of grants and scholarships for women looking to go to college.
The program specifically looks for inspiring women who wish to pursue underrepresented careers, like teachers, scientists, and activists. The AAUW is especially interested in providing aid to financially distressed minority women.
AAUW college grants and scholarships are available for women pursuing both undergraduate and graduate studies. For example, the AAUW’s Selected Professions Fellowship offers awards between $5,000 and $20,000 to women pursuing graduate studies in select, underrepresented fields.
The AAUW also sponsors International Fellowships to non-U.S. citizens who would like to pursue graduate education and research in the United States. Log onto the AAUW’s website for a full list of the organization’s many college grant and scholarship opportunities, along with application requirements and deadline details.
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation Women’s Education Fund is a similar college grant opportunity for disadvantaged women aged 35 and older. The Fund awards $1,500 grants to qualifying applicants who can demonstrate their ambition and financial need. For more information, visit their website.
Many organizations are very interested in helping women pursue education in the field of science. For college applicants and current students interested in the sciences, including the natural sciences and physics, The Association for Women In Science is a terrific resource for college grants and scholarships. For more information on this program, visit their website .
Women interested in pursuing a career in the sciences should also consider the Women in Engineering and Computer and Information Science Awards that are sponsored by the National Science Foundation. These scholarships are available to women studying science, math, computer science, and engineering. For more information on this award, visit their website.
The Sunshine Lady Foundation
Many organizations also seek to provide aid to battered-women and victims of violence. These programs are crucial for women who want to leave abusive relationships. Without the financial aid these organizations provide, some women might otherwise be forced to remain with men who hurt them and their children.
One example is The Sunshine Lady Foundation, an organization that works to provide financial aid to victims of domestic violence through their Women’s Independence Scholarship Program. This national program provides much needed assistance to women who have overcome domestic violence and want to pursue a college education.
For more information, visit their website. The R.O.S.E. Fund runs a similar college grant program for women who experienced violence. The R.O.S.E. Fund, however, gives first priority to women who have already completed at least a year of their college education. For more information, visit their website, rosefund.org. Another organization victims of violence might be interested in is the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education.
The program provides financial assistance to needy applicants who postponed their college education to get their lives together, to support themselves, or to support their families. More information is available at their website.
Grants for the Arts
While it might seem all college grant opportunities are geared to women pursuing science education, there are several college scholarship funds in place for women interested in the arts. The College Art Association provides financial assistance to nontraditional graduate students in their second-to-last year of their educational program. More information is available on the association’s website.
The National Sculpture Society also offers scholarships to students pursuing art degrees in sculpture. You can either e-mail the organization directly (info@nationalsculpture.org) or visit their website for additional program details.
Many women forget to check into professional organizations for college grant and scholarship information. What many women do not know is that these organizations usually have aid to give out, so women who are sure of their future career or major should look into their respective professional organization.
There are countless professional organizations in America; one example is the Society of Women Engineers. These college grants can sometimes be competitive, so women who actively participate in the organization are most likely to secure funding.
Another example is the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs. This high-profile organization awards both scholarships and internships to its members. More details are available at their website.
Minority Grants & Scholarships
While there are scholarships available for all women, most scholarships are most definitely interested in recruiting minority women. First of all, all applicable minority women should check in with the United Negro College Fund or the Hispanic College Fund. These two organizations are tremendous resources in procuring and securing college grants and scholarships for minority women.
Without a doubt, all African American and Latina women looking for college grant and scholarship opportunities should find them to be in abundance.
No matter what gender you are, it is always smart to apply for as many college grants and scholarships as possible. Women should not apply for one or two college grants and assume that they will win and secure funding.
Some of these college grants, especially those sponsored by better-known organizations, are extremely competitive and award funding to a very small percentage of applicants. If you find a scholarship that you qualify for, why not apply? Applying for a college scholarship or grant can never hurt you. In fact, the more grants you apply for, the better your chances of winning the financial aid you need to graduate with your degree.
College Grants for Women,
July 31st, 2011 at 3:29 pm
I am looking to go to college but I am a mother and wife with no income. I am looking for grants athat will help me get this accomplished. If you can help me find these grants or tell me what I need to do would you please call me at 334-465-1486. Thank You so much.
Amanda Smith
August 5th, 2011 at 3:17 am
I am wanting to attend college, and i want to be able to go this fall. My dad is the only one who works in my house hold and there is 6 people living in my house. Well i have a part time job but between both of us its not enough to put me through college. So if you could help me by doing anything at all, i would great appreciate anything.
thank you so much. 443-693-2574
August 9th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
I am a senior empty nester.Raised large family and had to help support.I was never able to finish art school,and now really can’t afford the extra financial strain.I would be so thrilled to continue my education at this chapter in my life!Please let me know if there is anything out there for me. Thank You
August 11th, 2011 at 2:25 am
I am a college student and I am in great need for financial aid. I am in the Dental Assisting program for eight months, and the tuitions is far more expensive than what I can pay. I really want to finish this school and begin a new career. The worst way to begin my working career is with a huge debt, so I would greatly appreciate help! I am from Romania, and I am so thankful that I can be in the United States, and have all these wonderful opportunities. Thank you so much!
August 11th, 2011 at 3:34 am
I am a wife, I am look to get a new start in my life i am 34 and it is time to go back to college, I work fulltime just to make some money but it is not enough to go back at this time a am look around for a grant for my frist term.
August 11th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
I have just completed my Assoicate Degree in Software Applications and Programming. I am looking for financial help for my continuation for B.B.A. Classes begian for me this fall 2011. Please let me know if there is any assistance out there for me.
Thank You
Marva Howard
443-802-3696
August 14th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
I am a soon to be single mom of 3 children. I have been married for almost 20 years and will soon be on my own. I have a small business that I am starting of all natural bath & body products. I would love to be able to go back to school to become a massage therapist to incorporate the two fields. I feel by doing both of these I would be able to solely support my family and feel good about what I am doing for them and others. I would love to have guidance from those already experience to help me get on the path I need to take to make this a reality. Thank you so very much for your time.
August 16th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I am 18 years old and I am due to have my baby on February 20th 2012. i would like to go to college to become a neonatal intensive care unit nurse. I have no income because I can’t work because of the pregnancy. could you please let me know if there is anything out there other than loans that i could qualify for
August 18th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
I am currently enrolled in a University for BSN (Nursing). I need help ASAP because there is a chance that I might be dropped from school because I will not be able to pay the tuition that is $30,000. I tried various loans from banks but because of my bad credit history they could not give me loan.
August 26th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
i am 19…a single mother of 1 , a son who is 1 year old im trynna start the fall semester i have 10,000 dollars left to pay on my tuition…if there is any grants websites of scholarship that can help me..let me know please!!!! 6093461880 thank u
August 29th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
I am looking for extra funding for my living expenses while I am in school.
August 29th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Hello my name is Stephanie Merricks. I am currently enrolled in college to do my BSN nursing. I am in great financial need. I am currently unemployed and I need money to pay for the rest of my tuition before classes start. I need about $20,000 to pay for my tuition, I applied for many loans with cosigners but I still keep getting denied. So please if anyone out there can help me or give me advice on what I should do it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and my number is 2484992690 to contact me thanks.
August 31st, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Hello I am Jenny. I am a current senior in high school. I know I cannot pay for college. I am saving as much as possible to help out. My dad works at NOAA and is considered a government worker. My mom has stayed at home and is raising 3 kids and supporting 2 other of her children that are over 18. Because of my dad’s income I am not able for a lot of scholarship/grant offered by my high school. My dad, alone, cannot pay for 5 people to get through college. He has debts of his own. I would like very much to have some support in finding a way to help pay for school. Thank you so much!
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:41 pm
I am a wife and mother of 2. My husband is a stay at home dad. I am going back to college this fall and I really do not want to take out any loans. Any help or guidence in this matter would be very appreciated.
September 3rd, 2011 at 3:51 am
Hi, my name is Bethany Castle. I was in foster care in both Virginia and Tennessee. I was then adopted in Tennessee in 2008. I need grants and alot of them. I am the oldest and have moved out. I don’t have a job at the moment and can’t pay for my college. Please help.
September 6th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
I am currently a graduate student working hard to finish my degree. I am the oldest of five children and neither of my parents went to college, so they can’t really afford to help me out. I already owe money for my undergraduate degree and some for my graduate degree. It is difficult for me to find any grants since I don’t fit into most of the specifications (I am not a parent, non traditional student, etc.) If there are any grants I could apply for I would be more than thrilled!
September 12th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Hello! I am 47 years old and have alot of experience in fundraising and resource development. Unfortunately, I do not have the degree to back up the 20 plus years experience and really want to go back to school. My children are grown and I am looking for a better quality of life for myself. My income is minimal and I care for my mother. Can you lead me in the right direction? Thank you so much!
September 13th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
I am almost finished school, and was told the first day of classes I have no more financial aid. I dont know what to do. I am being turned down over and over. I am an education major. Mellie1967@att.net
September 14th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Hello, I attend Kaplan University obtaining a BA in Psychology -Substance Abuse. I’m looking for grants and scholarships to me cover my tuition so that I may graduate on time. I am a mother of 6. My husband and I are both students.My husband attends Ivy Tech Community College majoring in culinary Arts. We have very little income. Any information that I could use would be very helpful.
Thank You
September 15th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
I am a 59 yr old senior single mom who has a desire to return to school. I am disabled ,yet not unable to learn! I want to be an example to my grand-daughters, who’s mother also is now divorced and raising two children alone. Often our kids get the signal that life is over without both mom and dad in the home. I want them to see that even with a disability, being single , over average college entry age and black, they still have a chance to succeed. I have been ministering to incarerated women for over 15 yrs. and believe furthering my education will benefit myself, the women I minister to, while allowing me to leave a rich legacy to my family, proving that it’s never too late and there are no barriers to achieve your dream that cannot be dealt with. Please provide any information you have to assist me in obtaining grant money for college. Thanks ahead of time for being a positive force for change!
September 16th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
hello , i am a senior and i want to go to college , im looking for grants any amount will be more than grateful. THANKS!
September 20th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
I am a mother of 5 children. I am 2 quarters away from attaining my bachelor degree in business management and have just recently found that I have used all of the federal aid that I am allowed. I need about $7500 to finish up the two quarters. Please help me someone, I want to show my children how important a higher education is by completing mine.
September 21st, 2011 at 9:07 pm
I am currently enrolled in school. I need help ASAP because there is a chance that I might be dropped from school because I wont be able to pay for classes anymore because i cant afford them.So help me out please.Thank you!!!
September 26th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
I have just completed my Associates Degree in Healthcare Administration and will be continuing on with my Bachelors. I am in need of additional funds to continue my education. I do not seem to fall into many categories for assistance. Can anyone help me in the area of acquiring additional financial assistance? Thank You.
October 11th, 2011 at 5:07 am
I am in the army reserves. I am currently unemployed and have been homeless since I was 16. I suffer from PTSD and major depression so it has been hard for me to have a stable job. I love art and computers as well as phlebotomy. I am unable to afford school and I am unable to complete a fasfa because I can’t get the information from my parents. Is there any kind of financial assistance that I may be able to apply for. Ive wanted to go to school so desperately. I would be very grateful for the opportunity to further my education. Thank you.
October 14th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
I am a single, 34 year old woman who is looking to go back to school for a Nursing Degree. I already have a BS in Child and Family Development, but I will have to start over from square one because all of the credits from my previous college courses are too old to transfer. I am also still paying off my student loans from that degree so I am definitely not looking for another loan. If anyone has any advice or suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks!
October 14th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
I am a 25 year old hispanic wife and mother of two who recently got laid off.
I have always wanted to go to college but with my kids and no income it seems impossible. i would like information about grants that will fund maybe a certificate 602-722-6775
Thank you
October 31st, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Hi i am a mom my youngest just went to school and now that its time for me to find a job which i havnt atepmted to do in 8 years i realize i have zero skills imagine going to an interview or making a resume when i havnt worked in 8 years! I want to take this time and go to school i have no income and my husband makes to much money for me to recieve financial aide and cant afford college. Please any help would be great! Email me at ninalatti@live.com
November 8th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
I am a mother of 3 year old daughter. I am 35 years old (Asian-Filipina) married to American citizen and I have a Bachelor Degree of Accountancy graduate of 1997 in Philippines.I am a greencard holder soon to apply for US citizenship. Although I had a bachelor degree already but I can’t find a right job for me here in USA. I believed I need to meet the Accounting standard here in USA inorder for me to qualify to any certain jobs. It’s my humble request to go back to school, refresh, get more accounting subject if that will allow me so. Please help me to find a grant to pursue my career in Accounting. Please email me at dyona27@yahoo.com or call me 803-767-5816. I really appreaciate your help thanks alot.
November 17th, 2011 at 12:55 am
Hi i’m also ready to go back to school to finish what i have started. It would really mean the world to me.I want to become a RN. I’m 34 about to be 35 years old ,married and no children yet. So i’m ready for a challenging career and a promising future.If given the right opportunity and chance, success is infinite a path, a doorway for all of my dreams.
Thank You
cbell2516@yahoo.com
T. Bl
November 17th, 2011 at 1:04 am
OOPS..SORRY I MESSED UP, I WAS MEANING TO SAY”SUCCESS IS INFINITE. A NARROW PATH AND A DOORWAY FOR DREAMS TO COME TRUE.”
OK..THANK YOU…:-)
November 26th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
I just want to finish my degree. I don’t have enough funding to finish my BA. I am currently taken care of a sick mother with stage 4 cancer. She also has three types of Cancer. and working full time
December 16th, 2011 at 12:55 am
Hi, I am a full time student and only works part time. My mother doesn’t work because she is disabled and doesn’t make any money. My major is biology and would love to go to medical school to become a doctor. Any thing can help. Email me I’m always on it. Krrobles@gmail.com
Thank you much
January 3rd, 2012 at 8:54 am
im from the philippines a mother of 3 kids i want to go back to college but cant afford it, can someone out there help me pls. Email me at rznuevo@yahoo.com. Thank you!
January 4th, 2012 at 3:15 am
Hello,
I am a single female struggling very hard to survive while attended college. I have already completed my associates degree in Criminal Justice and I recently just started my Bachelors program specializing in forensic science. I take 9 credits every 5 weeks and cannot find work to provide the needed funding for school supplies or cost of living. What do I do, how can I survive while I attend college? School is being covered by pell grant and student loans.
Someone please help me.
Anastasia Higgins
January 4th, 2012 at 8:00 am
I am currently attending University of Phoenix and working towards my Bachelors in Web Design. I lost my job back in 2009 and when I couldn’t find work, I decided to go back to school. I have been relying on loans and the Pel Grant but I would like to find some scholarships and grants to help supplement my educational expenses. Does anyone have any ideas or good websites that I can go to? I can never tell what sites are good and what sites are scams. Any help would be appreciated.
You can email me at jmeats77@gmail.com.
Thanks again.
January 4th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Hi I am a single Mom with a daughter in college full time. I am not earning enough money since the construction industry tilted in the economy. I was an interior designer. I would love to go to school to learn the Esthetician course. The only school in my town is private and it does not have financial aid. Owner says they don’t want the govt telling them how to run a school. So if anyone knows info on how to get money for school for this course i appreciate your time.
Thanks
Mary F.
January 6th, 2012 at 10:42 am
well i am 20 and have 5 year old baby its been tough i did graduate from high school and i am looking for help… we are of latino origin so it also makes it hard for me i do live with my mother and dont know about my father …my mother is my wall thats helps me stand up on my feet everyday..i see how hars she works for little pay and i know she does enough for me …i love learning, i am very smart and want to go to school but i need help …i am a full time worker and i cant aford to do both at the same time my baby boy …if you have any advice or heard of anything out their let me know….valenciaclaudia50@gmail.com
January 18th, 2012 at 12:02 am
Hello,
I would like to know what direction you would suggest I go to find assistance for getting my doctorate in Medicine .
Let me explain my situation and myself a bit. I am 47 years old and have managed to work and save over the last many years, until I achieved a bachelors in Nursing and masters degree in Nursing from IU. I asked for no help-I did it myself. Unfortunately this took many years and I am now 47. I have been a Nurse Practitioner in the field of Nephrology for about 5 years now and love what I do; I am wanting in the worst of ways to go on to pursue a doctorate.
Medical school at my age is quite dangerous when looking at the kind of expenses ahead of me. It is important to know I will succeed, and I truly believe I will. I have the verbal support from doctors I presently work with to pursue my doctorate. I also have the grades I need to get in – an undergraduate GPA of 3.8 and a Masters GPA of 3.5 from IU University. I have done well in my field.
Unfortunately at 47 I am fearful of taking on large loans as medical school incurs. I have saved everything I could for the past five years since getting my NP license to help me get through my doctorate, but I do not think I have enough yet. -Unfortuanately I do not believe that I could work either – Medical school like my masters and licensure as an NP will require all my energies.
I have put myself through everyting else living on my savings not asking for help – but now I must ask for any assistance that I can. I would not ask for help even now except for the factors I mention above (my age with taking on such large loans).
If you could direct me to the the most likely programs that I could apply to, I am going to ask for their assistance. I know I am wanting to do studies in a field that is much needed (primary care MD)- and so will help meet a growing need in our society. I believe also that I have proven I will be a success and that I will be responsible with any help that I receive. If I am given help to get through my doctorate I will return the favor and give significant money to help others as well.
Thankyou for your help in advance,
Beth Rose, MSN, NP-C
January 18th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Hi My name is Rhonda I have been attending college since 2010 and have done very well. my overall GPA IS 3.4, my mother had surgery and I was trying to take care of her and failed a course, I have no problem paying for the course but the school is saying that I owe them more money 2945 because that stipend me more money that I should have recieved. This is due but May 2012, I have no idea were I can get this money from I agreeded to pay them 100.00 dollar a month until my next stipend come in and that may be enough to pay what they say I owe, if this is not paid by May 2012 then I will not be able to take any classes until this is paid. Education is very importatn to me please help you can reach me @ 225-270-0601
January 21st, 2012 at 2:19 am
Why are there only grants for African American and Hispanic women? Is there any for Asian women? We are a minority group too.
February 10th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
I am in my freshman year of college and I am of Native American decent, studying in the field of Speech and Hearing with a minor in arts. My mother is a single mother of three, two of which are in college. I am in the Speech and Hearing program, with an interest in teaching arts to individuals who are speech and hearing challenged. It is my wish to teach arts to the speech and hearing impaired in addition to working in the health field of Speech and Hearing. My first semester of college I was only a few points shy of making the dean’s list. Keeping up with paying the monthly bills is a burden on her let alone trying to send two children to college. I truly need to find grants and scholarships to continue my college education in order to start my dream of helping others reach their dreams of learning to deal with Speech and Hearing disabilities.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:38 am
My name is Yuvonne, I am from South Africa, I am in an abusive marriage, I want to leave with my two babies but south africa is not equiped with the resources, I don’t know how to leave without finacial help.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
I am a mom of two and I want to go back to college! I still owe my school from my first semester. As time passed after my first semester LIFE happened, I need to find a way to pay what I owe so I can go back. Any information with be helpful thank you! sarahpatterson20@gmail.com
March 15th, 2012 at 6:40 am
I am a mom of two, I cannot afford the cost of a GED, but thats the only one I can enroll in college, but I cant afford college either. I have no income and I really need the schooling to better the life of my children. Any Information on If I would be eligable for help with both or not? tabbynaaron@gmail.com
March 19th, 2012 at 1:48 am
To whom it may concern, i am a 19 year old female finishing high school going off to college. I will be a first time high school graduate and college attendant. I am looking forward to getting my degree in Bachelors of Science as an RN. I have applied for FASFA and is the only type of money that is going toward college. My parents dont have money to give for me to college and arent even planning for it, so im doing this on my own. I need any type of information or help i can get. Please contact me sirama.jacqueline@yahoo.com Thank you for your time.
March 20th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Hi,
I really would love to graduate from college to improve life for myself and my 6 kids. Please let me know what kind of help is out there. I would appreciate it. I have about 69 credits already. I need about 40 more credits to get my BA.
860-206-3775
Thank You
Sheila
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Hi I’m christina stanley I’m a 17 year old high school senior at Pace west. I graduate june of 2012 and was already excepted at ECPI universityand I’m going for my LPN unfortunitly the tuition is $38,000 for 14 months. I live in a house of 7 people but noone works and I’m unable to find one cause of my age my mom only collects 7,000 a year for her, My little sister, little brother, and me. I really need help to better my education and make something of myself. I will be the first one of this generation to graduate and go to college. I want the oppritunity to go to college and succeed please co nract me at 571 379 9956 thank you
April 9th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Hello my name is Marketta Straughter. I am 17 years old and is currently a senior at Southwestern High School. My plans for my future is to attend college to earn a masters degree in psychology. I am a a student with a GPA of 3.2 and ACT score of a 17. My only issue is my mom will not be able to afford me going to college simply because of financial problems. I really would love to be able to better my education to the maximum of my ability. Its hard when the economy is constantly downgrading itself. It make it difficult to get or even maintain a job you desperatly need. So with that being said thank you for your time and please take it into consideration to respond. I can be reached at Marketta.straughter@yahoo.com
April 12th, 2012 at 12:48 am
I am currently in college, through an online university. I am a mother and not married at that. I am looking to find grants that will help me pay for my school since the costs are very high! If anyone has any information please contact me at texaswaveagency@yahoo.com
April 18th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Hello, I only have 2 classes left to finish my Bachelor’s in Psychology. I have had some financial hardships and lost my job. I am in search of any kind of grants that will allow me to finish school so I can get a job. I will need them quickly, if possible. I can be reached at tammypawlak@gmail.com. Thank you very much.
April 24th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Hello, i’m currently in highschool about to graduate and move out of PA away from my entire family to go to school at tri county techincal college in pendleton, SC to hopefully transfer to Clemson University for a degree in Dental Hygiene, my mother has been single for many years and has been struggling ever since,because father hasn’t been in the picture since and i worked for a while and just recently got let off so with everything i really am trying to do it on my own because my mom also has epilepsy and a lot of other medical problems so most our money goes towards that which it should but i was wondering if anyone can help me hopefully it can be you guys because i havn’t been able to find grants for people who go out of state for college, please contact me at jlebabycakes4@yahoo.com
April 24th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
I am a mother I work full time a correctional department as a jailer. I have been there almost 2 years. I am a single mother. My daughter is two years old an I am looking to enroll in online classes through the community college. For me to do so I need a grant to help me out. If anyone has info on what I can do please let me know. It will be greatly appreciated. My email address is Queenkrys05@yahoo.com or my cell number is 817-449-6413
April 28th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Hi, I am a 23 year old mother of 2 and I was laid off of work a little over a year ago and I have had no luck looking for work so I have decided to go back to school and better my education! I will be attending Esperanza College of Eastern University but I am unable to pay for school because it is very costly for me & the state grant just is not enough. If anyone knows of any grants that may help me please contact me at riveraf2011@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance!
May 2nd, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Hello to all,
I am To begin my first year in a PhD program for economics. Being a woman, and a minority in that field, I am hoping that there are some scholarships or funding out there for women such as myself. If anyone knows of any, please email me at kellymurph428@msn.com. It is my greatest ambition to complete my PhD in economics, but being a student, with no support from family, and no financial aid from my school, financing my higher education is posing a real problem for me at this time.
Thank you,
Kelly
May 17th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
hi i am looking for some grants to help with school. I am a mother to two children and my husband is disabled and I would reallly like to go to nursing school. I have been working as a CNA.
May 30th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
Hello,
I am 17 and just graduated high school. I graduated with high honors. I will be attending college in the fall of this year. I am aiming toward a Masters of Science majoring in Athletic Training. I have held a summer job for the past three seasons and have been putting as much as I can into savings. Once I start going to school again I am also going to find myself a part time job to help me with the cost of living and everything else I will need. I have looked for scholarship and grant oppurtunities but so far have not been able to come up with much. I will continue looking though. If you have any information to help me out I would be so greatful. Thank you!
June 13th, 2012 at 1:51 am
Hi…I am 18 years old and just graduated from high school on June 8, 2012. On paper my stepfather makes too much annually therefore I do not qualify for FAFSA. I graduated in the top 10% of my class and I hava already been accepted to Texas A & M University. I’m going to take my basics and then enroll into the nursing program. I work part time and I am planning on working two jobs this summer. I have received two small scholarships but I still need more help. My mother has Multiple Sclerosis and she still works…but I’m not sure for how much longer. On paper my parents income looks great but in reality what’s coming in verses what’s going out doesn’t match up. My parents have a lot of medical expense. Please send me any information that may help me out. Thank you.
June 15th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Hi, I am 34 year old married mother of two young children. I left school at a young age and received my GED and then started working. I am now a Senior Sales Manager at a full service hotel. I have gone much further in my career then I would have ever thought 17 years ago and I feel if I have made it this far I certainly could go much further. I would like to go to college to learn more and possibly even switch careers. I work full time and both of my kids are in daycare. I believe that my husband and I make too much money to get financial ad, however our bills owed (and we don’t leave in an outrageous house or anything like that) do not leave allot of room to pay for college. Is there any information that you could send that could help me on this new path? Any help is really appreciated! Thank you
June 22nd, 2012 at 6:55 am
I am currently enrolled at GCU studying for my bachelors in Criminal Justice. I am 25 years old living in California with my father and I need help. I do not know where to turn, but I made the Deans list and from my recent grades will soon make the Presidents list. I need financial help to make it through the next three years of schooling. I am a good hard working student. Please anyone send me any help you can. Thank you.
June 28th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Hi,
My name is Sheniqua Adams. I am an 18 year old single parent who is currently attending Louisiana State University. I started working the 1st of June in order to help support myself and my 2 year old daughter. I will soon be taking on a second job because I’m living from paycheck to paycheck trying to pay for daycare,rent,bills,and my $34,000 tuition. My car recently broke so now that is another burden that I have to worry about. I was wondering if anyone knows of any grants that i could receive in the next couple of weeks or months? I need major help ASAP. So if anyone knows any information please please email me at sa14armysis@gmail.com! Thank you in advance and MAY GOD BLESS!!!!!(:
July 8th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Hello,
My name is Demetria Roberson. I am a 33 year old single mother of three children. I have enrolled and been acceted int a nusring program. I am looking for some help finacially to finishing paying for my tuition. I need help to make it through this year of school. Please contact me by e-mail @ onetothree05@yahoo.com.
Thank You
Demetria
July 9th, 2012 at 1:07 am
I am a K-2 teacher that lives paycheck to paycheck and I am looking for Grants and/or scholarships so that I can go back to school to get my Masters in Education. I have taught in Title 1 schools all ten years and would like to be able to stand up for those kids especially those who are homeless. Please help me out!!
July 12th, 2012 at 3:19 am
I have been going to college but I have run out of student loan and I would like to finish. I need grant to be able to continue, I am working on my Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration with the goal of becoming a medical biller. I have over 60,000 in school loan and i would like to pay them off and finish by paying off the rest. Can anyone help me, I am on disability trying to get off and help support me and my husband. We are also trying to foster but I would like to finish school at the same time. Thank you so much for any help you can give me.
July 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
I am a mother and i have a bachelor degree in health science. I want to return to school to do nursing but unfortunately i do not have the money to pay for the school. i need help. any money is welcome
July 24th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
I’m a senior in high school and I really do not know where to start. I’m hoping to become a criminal justice major but I have no money for school. I know I have a year but its going to end fast. I need all the help I can get. So if someone can point me in some kind of direction it would be much appreciated! you can contact me on my email at : poisonstarlight@yahoo.com
July 27th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
I AM A 55 AND A CNA FOR 16 YEARS AND NOW I AM FINDING IT IS HARD TO FIND WORK FULLTIME AT MY AGE. I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO SCHOOL FOR PHLEBOTOMY.BUT I DON’T HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR THE SCHOOL.I AM A VERY HARD WORKER AND NOW SINGLE JUST NEED SOME HELP.JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE GETTING OLDER.DOSE NOT MEAN YOU DON’T WANT TO WORK.ANY HELP WILL BE THANKFUL.
August 4th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
I am almost 30 years old & a single mom. I have completed all my course work in college & just recently been notified that our financial aid department denied my pell grant due to too many credit hours towards my major. I have this one last semester to go & would’ve graduated Dec. 14th of this year and now they’re telling me that all my hard work and dedication has been for nothing. I am recently divorced from an abusive husband & have no idea what I am going to do. I have to come up with $4,300 by the end of December to graduate. I already have my tests complete from the state board of education and everything. I am technically already a teacher just without the certification from an accredited college & the 14 weeks of student teaching. If someone knows anything that I can do to come up with this money in a legal way (scholarship programs, grants, etc.) please let me know by email. I have applied non-stop today trying to come up with something. Thank you.
August 7th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
I am in a senior in high school, I want to start college in fall of 2013, after I graduate, but college is so expensive. Money is really tight my mother is a single parent. I don’t wanna have to take out loans, because I know I can’t afford to pay back. If you could help it would be greatly appreciated
August 10th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
I am a licensed journeyman electrician. I have worked in the electrical construction field for the past 16 years. I have a three year old son, and I am married. I am the bread winner for my family, but would like to become an electrical engineer to advance my career, and my family. Is there any help out there for a woman like me?
August 13th, 2012 at 1:05 am
Hello. I am 24, divorced, and trying to afford school to become a teacher. I am having difficulty finding grants and scholarships and came across this site. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Please help me.
August 14th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
31 year old single female, looking for sponsorship to return to roosevelt university fall 2012 program to start her certification for paralegal program. The program lasts 4.5 months, I need $10,650.00 to do the program, I hold currently a Masters degree in criminal social justice. I also lost my job 9 months ago and cant afford to take out any student loans. Please if you can help and are real please email me vball_01_1999@yahoo.com
August 15th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
I am trying to complete my BA in information technology and all of my financial aid has been used up. I have also been turned down by SallieMae for some reason. I need $2000.00 to complete my studies. Any help that I can get wold be greatly appreciated.
August 16th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
I am 42 and I have a bad back from working as a CNA for 21 years. I have wanted to go to school for Cosmetology ever since I can remember but I was a single mom of 3 and not much child support coming in at all. I had to leave the abusive relationship I was in so I struggled and worked hard to raise my kids. Now that the youngest one is 16 I have been trying to figure out a way for me to go to school. PLEASE HELP!!!! My body just can’t take it anymore.
Thank you and God Bless!
August 21st, 2012 at 3:27 am
I’m a single 59 year old black women in need of grant(s) to assist me financially to pursue my christian studies classes. My goal is to obtain a doctrine degree in theology. Directional assistance; where I can apply is appreciated also. Thank you in advance.
August 21st, 2012 at 4:04 am
I am the mother of an amazing 36 year old woman who is raising 3 girls (15, 11, & 7), trying to work full time and is going to school full time carrying a 4.0 for over 2 years. It is getting so very difficult for her to stay in school and supply the needs of a happy healthy home for her and her children. I cannot help her like I would because of an auto accident in my own life. I would give her anything to support through this amazing commitment she has made. I am so proud of her, but the only thing I can do to help her is tokeep looking for scholarships, grants, a benefactor, someone or something who could help her to achieve her goals for her and her family. A 4.0 is not easy to keep when you are a post-partum doula, or labor doula. You never know when your work will arrive, what day, what time of night. But she hangs in there. Please, if there is anyone or anything I can do to help her to remain in school fulltime and get through her graduate degree, let me know. Her time is so limited she doesen’t even have time to look for help, so she just keeps trying to make it on her own. PLEASE, help me to help her!! With all my thanks and hopes and wishes….
August 22nd, 2012 at 2:16 am
I am 25 year old WHITE woman, who works a full time job, has $45,000 in student loans out, who lives on my own, and who barely gets by on what I make at my job. I am in desperate need of a grant/scholarship in order to continue my education. I can no longer take anymore student loans, and yet I can not afford school. I was denied financial aid because I make a little more than the required amount in order to receive aid. However, the government does not take into consideration bills, and everyday expenses. I can not afford to pay my loans back at this time, nor can I afford tuition. I am having a hard time grasping the fact that these grants are mostly in favor of minorities and non US citizens. Are there any grant or scholarship programs that are out there that can help a non minority American in the ways that minorities and non US citizens receive help?
August 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I’m a Trinidadian woman, that is also a US Navy veteran and I am Searching for any help i can get by means of financial-aid. Your help would be Greatly appreciated.
August 29th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Hello im a mother of two and have found it really hard to pay for school and am currently enrolled in college and I am finding any way I can get a grant to pay for school. Any kind of assistance would be highly appreciated. Thank you
September 4th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
My name is Kristen Cooper a hard working nursing student. Have goin layed off and don’t have much income. Hard time bill ANYTHING at the momnet. I have a dream and a calling to help others in ways many others can’t with the heart that god gave to me, I want to follow his path to complete this and do gods work. Money wise I will not be able to after this sumster if i don’t get support. My # is 770-880-9429. Thank you GOD BLESS!
September 24th, 2012 at 12:58 am
I am a single working mom and this is my second year of school. Applying to the RN program in January if I can afford to continue after this semester. I am having a hard time finding how to apply for a grant. All the websites I keep getting forwarded to ask for all your information to connect you to a school. I already have a school I am enrolled in, I just need help paying for it. Any ideas or information would be greatly appreciated.
September 24th, 2012 at 11:20 pm
I am a 26 year old white female and I work full-time. I’m going back to school to get bachelors in biology. I have about 28k in student loans already and have plenty of other bills that I have to pay every month. I was denied financial aid because I’m not currently making “Satisfactory Academic Progress”. I can’t afford tuition in addition to my other loans and bills. Are there any grant or scholarship programs I can apply for as a part-time student?
October 10th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Hi
I am a 56 year old soon to be divorced female. I have 1 year left to complete my BS in Business Management and left college 8 years ago after a sudden death in my family. My GPA was a 3.9 at the time I left school. I can barely make ends meet and am unemployed. I desperately need to finish my schooling so I can find a job that will allow me to be self-supporting. I have no income, own nothing and have poor credit as a result of my divorce. Any suggestions or support is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
October 10th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Hello,
I am currently pursuing a degree in education. I am a Hispanic and Irish twenty-nine year old woman. I am looking for additional funding for my college degree as to not have to take out any more student loans, I currently owe over $30,000. It would be a tremendous help to find grants that would aid me in finishing my degree and paying back some student loans. If you have any information please send it to my email. Thank you for your time and help.
October 15th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
I am a 25 year old female living in Norman, OK. I have about two and a half years of college experience, but was unable to finish school due to financial inabilities. I was unable to get any financial aid because of my step father’s income and tried to pay cash for my last semester which put me in debt on top of some students loans which have now gone into default. This has made me ineligible for any financial help through FAFSA. Any advice or opportunities would be greatly appreciated!
October 20th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Hi, I am a 56 yr.old with some college in the mid 1970′s. I do have some technical training in the jewelry field also the Fine Art at the college level. I am Interested in completing an AA or certification for CAD Jewelry design using these specific software programs Rhino, Rhino Gold, ‘V’ray, Brazil Render Studio for Rhino. I’ve raised 4 children I say, ‘I have’ even though I’m married because my husband has been seriously ill for more than 19 yrs. lots of times unable to work so it has been more like being a single mom for me. I’ve worked a lot in jewelry retail but in all kinds of jobs, blue collar, white collar, and pink collar too. For over the past 2 years I haven’t been able to find a job because of age discrimination. We have an 18 yr. old daughter the youngest at home in college herself on a small scholarship. My husband is disabled for a little over 2 + yrs.and terminally ill with kidney and vascular disease. His Drs. give him maybe 6 mo. to a year more to live. He has incurred a mid.+ 6 figures of medical debt in the last 2 years. I’m sole caretaker to him and his needs he requires pretty much constant care. I also have a sweat equity job (no pay) and caretake the property we are living on which is next to a church, for reduced rent. The casita we are in was meant for 2 people. My husband has the one bedroom, there is a small den my daughter uses that as a small bed room. I sleep in the living room, no door no privacy. The front door is about 8 ft. away from where I sleep, we get visitors up here knocking at the door ..I’m on call 24/7 and I clean the church hall, take care of the yard and the grounds,fruit trees, water,Rake etc.,let visitors in see the church, act as a go between for the priest and visitors and parishioners. I’m saying this because the only way I could attend classes is online… I guess that makes me a non-traditional student. But I am motivated to do this and re-train considering I am looking at widowhood soon, sadly. But at least I know in advance.I want to start working on Jewelry CAD drafting classes sooner than later. We are well below the poverty line for 3 people we live on my husband disability check a little over $1,000 a month. do you have any any educational opportunities for someone in my particular situation? Thanks in advance for your help.
October 21st, 2012 at 7:01 pm
I am a 61 year old woman who, has studied hard after returning to school after a number of years. Lost my source of income due to buget cuts in 2010, and having been searching for employment since that time. I decieded to return to school, and am at the end of my studies for a BS degree in Substance Abuse Counseling, the last class which is my pracitum is the only thing I have left to complete, which I have no funds to do it. Can anyone help?
October 26th, 2012 at 1:52 am
I’m 21 and have a injured ankle and cannot use my cosmetologist liscense to do hair anymore so I am stuck doing nails which makes very little money and is impossible to live off of. My parents make a decent amount but have other children and to many bills. I have a strong desire to be able to live alone and one day be able to get married and have a child but i will never be able to afford it so I would love to find some help to go to dental hygeinist school at a community college here where I live. I have so many Dr bills I can’t even figure out how to pay them off from all my surgries after my wreck. Interest rates are crazy here and I would dp anything to find a way to go to school! 9188120200
October 27th, 2012 at 3:55 am
Send some imformation on going to school for physical therapy and i have no where to live. so please help me. Xenia Carter
October 29th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
I am a woman over 50 and have never been to college, i wanted to try for Medical Billing and Coding on line, i tried for a Pell Grant but i was denied, i make to much money for one person, but i don’t. I get paid once a month and don’t bring home enough to make it though the month. I need some help
November 8th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
I am really looking forward to furthering my education, but due to the high costs of college, its harder to achieve. I come from a low income household. My father has a brain injury and was the bread winner of our house. So now it’s a struggle to get all the bills paid. I would love to prove to myself that I can accomplish anything. This grant is a great way to help out all women.
Thank you for reading, I look forward to hearing from you.
November 20th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
I am a single woman of 24 who works a full time job and goies to school part time paying for it all by working over time. However I can no longer be permitted to work overtime and need help paying for school. I do not have parents to help me for I was pulled out of my home by the state at age 12. I have been on my own paying my own bills (and never late let me mind you) since I was 16. I am determined to et my degree to make something of myself after growing up being told I would never amount to anything.
November 26th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Hello, im a 23 year old mother of a 3 year old, looking to do an online college program. I have no income of my own, my daughters father pays all the bills, and after that there is nothing left. I would love more than anything to go into the criminal justice field. I have no idea where to start on getting any grants, financial aid, etc. Any advice, grant direction, or financial aid direction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.
November 27th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
I’m a 20 year old white woman; I’m a U.S. citizen, I’m married, I work full time, and I come from a low income household. It’s dissapointing to me that I can’t find any grants for women that fit my description. I just can’t cover the costs for my education.
November 30th, 2012 at 1:58 am
I am a 50 year old woman feeling very stuck. I am in an verbally and emotionally abusive marriage that I need to get out of but need a job that pays enough for me to make it on my own. I have worked part time as a sales rep. for roadshows for the past 3 years but that does not pay the bills. My husband lost his job of 21 years 3 months ago so things are spiralling downhill fast. Before we lose everything I would love to go to Rocky Mountain Laser Tech College to become a certified technician and then on to get my aesthetician license. I need to become financially independent so I can get out from under all this stress and despair. Life seems hopeless right now. Thank you.
December 29th, 2012 at 4:22 am
I am a 22 year old single woman in college. I am living on my own and trying to pay all of my bills while going to school full time and only working part time is EXTREMELY difficult! I NEED HELP! Does anyone know of any grants or living assistance that I might qualify for? If so please let me know! Thank you so much
Sadie
January 9th, 2013 at 9:09 pm
My name is Cristie, I am a single mother of seven children, son 20yrs., twins son and daughter 17yrs., a daughter who is 15yrs., daughter who is 8yrs., daughter who is 3yrs. and a son who is 16 months. I am attending college for my G. E. D. and I am registered for Brake Systems in Auto four credits, at Casper College, And I am interested in info, on Finacial Aid, and Scholarships, for me to attend for General Education. Thank you, Hope to hear from you soon!:)
January 15th, 2013 at 4:26 am
I am 30, mother of 2. I had my first son at 18 decided as a family that I would stay home and teach our baby while my husband went to work at an underground mine. We are 30 and my husband has worked non stop in a very hazardous environment that is actually being ridiculed and forced into lay offset across the country by those who are against coal. I don’t have the money for college but I don’t want my husband to work himself physically into ground. I would like to go into physical therapy. Can anyone help me find a full scholarship grant?
January 22nd, 2013 at 2:11 am
I am 38 year old female graduate student who has recently is trying to finish graduate school but has run into financial problems. I have not been able to work while in school as my mother wanted me to go full time and do my best. I have tried to get a job but most places tell me I have too much education or I don’t have a teaching credential.I can’t afford to take the test let alone my books for school. Since the recession, my mother has lost her job and it has gotten so bad, that we may end up on the street and me dropping out of school, with only 3 classes left to graduation. I really need help. We can’t afford gas to go to the pharmacy to buy our diabetic medications and we can’t buy food and no food banks near us. So I wanted to find a scholarship that will help me with my schooling and help keep us from the street. i really want to finish my education so I can teach history and revive the importance of education.
January 30th, 2013 at 6:15 pm
I am 17 years old, a high school graduate, and in desperate need of grants to pay for medical assisting school. I grew up visiting my father in prison and watching my mom go from job to job because she never finished school or got her GED. I knew I would be the only sibling to go to college or make anything of myself. I graduated high school a year early to be able to start school and have my life together before my dad’s release in 2016. I never ask for help so doing so over a public site takes all of my humility. I work hard in school and life. I am not a waste, I am an investment. Any and all help is appreciated.
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God Bless you all.
February 14th, 2013 at 6:55 pm
I’m 22 years old, living and trying to help my mother take care of my 18 year old autistic sister. I need help and advice to get into college. We’ve been living off government assistance and I can’t take the hand to mouth lives we’ve been leading. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!
February 27th, 2013 at 1:53 pm
I AM A 50+ SINGLE MOTHER OF A COLLEGE STUDENT. JUST GOT FORCED OUT OF A JOB THAT I HAD HELD FOR OVER 4 YEARS BECAUSE OF MY EDUCATION OR LACK OF. I GOT MY GED IN 1982 AND 1 YEAR OF COLLEGE WHILE DOING THAT. BUT I WOULD LOVE TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL OR TAKE COURSES AND FURTHER MY EDUCATION. I CAN NOT AFFORD MUCH IF ANYTHING AT THIS POINT. INFORMATION TO ALL THIS WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL IN WHERE I COULD START. THANKS ANNETTE
April 17th, 2013 at 9:15 pm
Hi my name is Geeta, i am 27 years old. i have not been to college since 2005, i was just a freshman. I had to drop out. In the indian culture we are suppose to take care of our parents as age and sickness sets in. My father had 2 heartattacks the same year. he could no longer work. as the only child still living at home and unmarried it was my job to take care of him. finally years later still unmarried i discided it was time for me to get my education and start on my career path. However when i had dropped out of college in 2005 i used the rest of my college fund to pay out the mortage on our house. I finally convinced my parents that i needed my education so that i to could provide for a family of my own one day. In the indian culture and being a women moving out of your parents house unmarried is a 3 month battle. haha. well anyways i am now in a smaller city of the same state, no family or friends unless i drive 3 hours. there are not any indians or asian community up here. However there is and ideal college i have been accepted into. this is the 1st time im on my own, there is no way i can pay for school on my own, i can barely afford to buy food. If there is any grants or scholarships out there please i need some help.
thank you,
Geeta
April 23rd, 2013 at 3:10 pm
Hello,
My name is Danielle, I am 31 year old returning back to college after 10 years. I was laid off due to the economic re-session and have had no choice but to do a career change. I am going back to school for a BA in plant and soil science so I can teach vocational students about plants and soil sciences. Due to being laid off for sometime I am returning back to school solely based on loans from the government. I am at the point of signing up for fall 2013 and realizing my government loans are running out. I am searching for help! If anyone can direct me in the right way of getting grants for people of my age, sex, degree, or career interest I would be much obliged. I can be reached at 508-340-5912 or via email dharoot@student.umass.edu
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely
Danielle
April 23rd, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Hi i was a single mother for almost 5 years i just got married and work a full time job as a corrections officer. i am now pregnant with my second child and this career is not what i wanted to do with my life and it makes it hard for me to go back because my schedule at work leaves no time for the classes i enjoyed biology and i wish to continue with it i want to further my self for me and my family i have always wanted to go into forensics or biology they both kind of team together id like to be able work in a crime lab or something to do with biology if any one can help me my email is justred17@yahoo.com
April 26th, 2013 at 3:50 am
Hi, my name is Sila, i am 26 years old from Indonesia, single . I work on Trading Agent Company now with very small income, I can’t continue to study because the cost for study is so high my money is not good enough. I have got Second Degree in Business Administration. I just need and really want to study again without troublous my family that have in difficulty economy. i live with my family now, I realy want have a better job to survive my life self that why i want to completing my own with more knowledge and have a good career. If there any opportunity for any grants or scholarships out there please i need your help and your kind .
May 11th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Hello I am 26 years old and on my second year of college. Last semester I earned a 4.0 Grade point average. The semester before I had a 3.6. I was just denied Financial Aid and I am unable to pay for my classes. I was living on my student loans and pellgrant. I am a waitress and full time student, and now I’m afraid I can’t pay my bills or my tuition. The only thing I have ever been good at is school and it has given me more self-confidence and a purpose for life. My goal is to get a degree in Social work and Counceling. To help addicts recover and children who were raped. My goal is to help people who have the same story I have. Wvoutour@student.scf.edu please help! Thank you!