Are you interested in going back to school for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree?

If the answer to this question is a ‘yes’, then you might also wonder whether you can find scholarships, especially if you are a single parent. While most adults understand the importance of being able to get a good education, they might assume that they do not have any financial aid to do so. Nothing can be further from the truth.

This is one of the biggest deterrents to an adult going back to school, as college tuition is very expensive, and with the economy not helping these days, it seems like more of a daunting task than it actually is.

The truth is that there are several scholarships that you can obtain as a single parent because the importance of obtaining an education, while managing your daily responsibilities, is a reality that the federal government, as well as state authorities, are aware of.

Several websites offer information regarding scholarships while also asking you to pay from your pocket. Since donated funds are given to aspiring (and worthy) students for free, it is advisable that you stay away from these websites without hesitation and look at sites such as local college financial aid, businesses, universities and, in particular, scholarships websites.

You’ll notice that there is a big difference between the information provided at these and the others that ask you to make a payment.

But how do you qualify for scholarships for single mom?

Very simply, there are four factors that are taken into consideration when it comes to qualifying:

#1: If you are a single parent

#2: If you make minimum wages or classified as ‘needy’

#3: If you’ve spent time in community service

#4: If you have good grades as a student