Depending on what state you live in, you may find that there are state funded scholarships for single moms. If this is the case in your state, these are funds that you need to take advantage of. It is expected that at some point in the future, all states will have these college scholarship opportunities, in an effort to further educate all citizens of the state, and to improve the economical outlook and conditions of those states.

For example, the state of Arkansas has the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. This fund makes many scholarships available, which pay the entire tuition cost for four years of education, for as long as you remain eligible. The single parent scholarships also cover the cost of books, and funds can additionally be used for other expenses associated with your education, such as transportation and child care. In order to be eligible, you must be a single parent, and you must reside in the state of Arkansas. You can get more information about this program at http://www.aspsf.org.

The state of Florida has a similar state funded scholarship program for single moms and dads. However, those individuals who qualify must reside in certain counties, such as Palm Beach County or North Broward County. This great scholarship is the George Snow Scholarship Fund, and you can get more information at http://www.scholarship.org/.

The College of DuPage Foundation Single Parent Scholarship is offered in the state of Illinois, for single parent residents of the state. You must be a part time student, at the very least, and maintain a GPA of 2.0 in order to be eligible. You must also reside in District 502, and demonstrate financial need for the award. You can learn more about this scholarship for single moms and dads by going to  http://www.cod.edu/dept/fin_aid/scholarships/cod_singleparen.htm.

In the state of Kansas, you can apply for the Single Parents with Children Scholarship if you will be attending Emporia State University full time, and if you have a financial need. Additionally, state scholarships for single moms and dads are available in Iowa, Minnesota, Utah, Wisconsin, and Washington.

In your state, you should check with the financial aid office at the school that you will be attending to find out about available scholarships for moms that are state specific. You can also check with the Board of Education or Department of Education in your state to find out what state sponsored scholarships for single mothers are available as well.

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