AnswerThe best resource is usually the financial aid office at your school (or the school you are looking to attend). They have people there that are glad to help you find anything you may qualify for.
AnswerI would suggest searching college websites or going directly to the financial aid website to find information on grants. Visiting the local library my also help as well. If you have a particular college in mind it would be a good idea to visit that college directly to see what you will need to do to obtain a grant.
AnswerFilling out the FAFSA (Federal Application For Student Aid) is the first step. The FAFSA will give you an estimate for the amount of Federal assistance your child may be eligible for. You can also check with the school to see if they might have any programs your child will qualify for. Making sure you qualify is a s easy as maintaining a good gpa, and participating in extracurricular activities!
AnswerThe benefit is what you say goes because there is no one else to give another answer. Another benefit is there is no fighting.
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QuestionMy wife and I have recently divorced and I am taking the kids on vacation alone for the first time in 12 years. How can I make single parent holidays more fun for the kids and still enjoy some relaxation for myself?
AnswerYou can take children to places that allow them to interact with staff which will give them a sense of independence. I feel that places such as well supervised water parks like Key Lime Cove or Disney Cruise ships are the perfect fit for single parents.
AnswerSingle parents might want to consult the single parents guide from Time Out New York (http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/guides-resources/family-life/60111/single-parent-guide) or go to some single parents meetups http://singleparents.meetup.com/cities/us/ny/new_york/ to meet other people in similar situations.
AnswerThere are many options for a single parent in college. A great benefit is being able to receive financial aid for being both in college, and a single parent.
QuestionI am a single parent for the first time and am anxious about the holidays. What are some ideas for celebrating the holidays as a single parent?
AnswerYou can start your own traditions as a single-parent family. Do holidays however you want, making them special for your kids. For more tips, see the following: http://www.divorcecare.org/holidays/downloads/celebratingchristmas.pdf