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.
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!
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.
QuestionBeing a single parent with two daughters I am finding it hard to balance my time and finances. How can I be a good provider and still spend a lot of time with my kids when they are home from school?
AnswerBeing a single parent can be difficult in several aspects. You are the soul provider, which entails more hours at work, barely anytime to yourself, and financial worry. But keep in mind, being a single parent also has its rewards.
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.
QuestionI am a single parent to a special needs child and I just moved to a new city. Where in Atlanta can I find support groups or resources for single parents?
AnswerSome of the best and most useful tools, resources and support groups for single parents in the Atlanta area can be found in your local Yellow Pages.
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 recently passed away and now I am all alone raising our two boys. I'd like to get support somehow but I am unsure what to do. What are some ideas that you have the can get me the support I need as a single parent?