Seeking Resource's to Help Through School

I know how it's like trying to go to school and have childcare for your child.

I do babysitting so please let me know if you are interested.
Thanks
M.

I am a single mother of 3 whom I support. I also go to school full-time as well as work full-time. Because of all this, I take classes via distance learning. It is cheaper at a junior college so I am doing my distance learning at TCCD. However, I am about done with everything they can offer and will be transferring to UTA after Fall semester.

I rely on grants to pay for my school (only government aid I receive). I use to rely on student loans to help make ends meet. Somehow, miraculously, with me working full-time and attending a junior college (cheaper!) I have been able to go this past year without student loans.

You didn't say if you had a job or not. Are you looking? I understand that you are newly single... that means that the way you are use to living your life, has now changed. You must accommodate your changes in life situation. Meaning, you will have to work around your life schedule rather than your life schedule working around your school schedule. It's hard, I know from experience that it is. It is very tiring... I run on only 4 - 5 hours of sleep per night because the only time I get to study is after 9:00 pm. Then I get up early in the morning to get my kids ready for their day and to go to work till 5.

You need to check out Distance Learning and if you have the option, check out a Junior College to finish your core curriculum -- of course this wouldn't apply if you are only concentrating on your major now.

Best of luck to you...

Hi R. ;~)
I experienced the same situation, that is why I felt I should send you a quick note... I had my son at the age of 19, married young, divorced when my son was 3 or 4 (It seems so long ago now - he is 7 now).. I attended a community college a couple of nights a week and worked full time.. I had my son's grandparents watch him while I attended class. I could only take 2 classes per semester, because I did not want to be too overwhelmed.. The source that paid for my classes was the government - there is a website called Fafsa.gov - something like that - on that website you can fill out an application online - Only put your self and your income - do not include parents, or anything to do with your ex spouse... Once you've been approved they will send you money for school as well as supplies and some extra funds that you can use for what you need - I used some to pay bills.. Also, I was living on section 8 (housing for a while) It is time consuming - but well worth it.. You should be able to find out about the housing through the department of human resources in the city you live in.. That is the first place I would start.. Also, like another mentioned the YMCA has programs that help you out with childcare -actual I think several daycares have programs that charge you according to your income.. Like I said, some of it is a hassle and time consuming to get started- but very well worth it.. I wish you the best! ;) If you need more info let me know - im sure i have some of my old papers, etc around here..
~R.

I just wanted to tell you all good luck with the studying. I graduated from UTA a year ago and all the time, I was working full time, going to school in the evenings and then study at night.
It was VERY hard but it was so much worth all this!!!
Good luck!!!
Y.

Hi R.,
Check with your local YMCA. They have a lot of great child care programs- many of them are able to help you out w/ $$$ too.
Some of the local churches have singles groups, you can hook up w/ one and get tips from other moms in your position.

Good luck!

D.