GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SINGLE MOMS WHO LIVE IN MICHIGAN

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE    TECHNICAL SCHOOL , AND DAILY LIVING FOR SINGLE MOMS FROM MICHIGAN

 

It's hard to be a single mom .

Especially in Michigan right now , with the economy as bad as it is.

This page will have some resources for education and daily living that might help alleviate some of our stresses .

 

 

01/23/08

Don't miss College Goal Sunday if you want to get the best assistance for your schooling !

Make the Date. Max the Cash.

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are also some resources listed to assist your children with education as well as non-educational needs. 

 

FOR SEPTEMBER '07-OCTOBER '08 : COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP , GROCERY CERTIFICATES , MICHIGAN VACATIONS AND MORE . CHECK OUT THIS SITE TO FIND OUT HOW TO ENTER ( AND WIN ! WE HOPE.)

THE CENTER FOR MICHIGAN 

 

COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN MICHIGAN

 

Community colleges are great places for single moms. Some even have childcare . Community colleges have flexable schedules. Many are on the bus route for those of us who use public transportation . They have more networking resources for single moms in the county , and they can work around your present situation . You could be working on your GED . Maybe you didn't finish high school. What if you have on the job experience ? Does it count towards credit ?  Community colleges are equiped to answer and respond to all of these questions.

Here is the site for Community colleges in Michigan. You will find links to your county college , or the one nearest where you live.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN MICHIGAN 

 

 

  

TECHNICAL , VOCATIONAL ,  AND TRADE SCHOOLS

 

If you haven't decided where you want to continue your education after high school , consider a vocational , trade or technical school . Many jobs are available through learning a trade. Sometimes you can learn through an apprenticeship or a work co-op .  

 

Find Vocational Schools



Vocational schools provide hands on experience to enable you to quickly develop an expertise in your chosen area.If you are the type of person who likes hands-on learning , vocational schools are a great choice.

Vocational schools tend to be  less expensive than college-degree schools.  In addition ,  you can be specialized in a wide range of skills in your field . Some programs are on- the -job training. This means getting paid to go to school !Mechanics or electricians, career in culinary arts, fashion design, information technology, radio broadcasting, massage therapy, or business , secretarial and office management skills are just a sampling of what you can find .

Lastly , one of the major benefits of a vocational or trad school is networking . These schools go out of their way to help you find a job. They know people in the field !

 

HOW TO FIND A GOOD VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL 

 

 

Searching for a non-commercial site that listed technical and trade skills , I found this site . Although they may earn from the commerce on the page , it is an unbiased listing of schools in Michigan.

MICHIGAN TRADE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENDING YOUR CHILD TO A PRIVATE SCHOOL

 

There are many reasons that a single parent may want to send a child to a private school : religious preferance , safety , medical , special educational needs ( which can include the deplorable dumbing down of education in our country ). This organization helps pay for that option.

---NOTE--- These are partial scholarship funds

"Eligible families are required to demonstrate their financial need as measured by standards similar to the Federal school lunch program, which takes into account family size. The Fund focuses on elementary education because the earlier a child receives sound schooling, the better. Scholarships are awarded to all eligible children in a family to attend the school or schools of their choice.

The Children's Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for children grades Kindergarten - 8th. Children must be 5 years or older to receive scholarships.

For families with children younger than 5, information on Child Care resources and financial assistance can be found by calling "

Child Care Aware at 1-800-424-2246 (www.childcareaware.org).

  For children 5 years - 8th grade , go here :

SCHOLARSHIP FUND INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY 

 

 

Are you a woman who would like to go into the business world ?

Here is an organization that supports women in this endeavor. One of the colleges that is supported by this organization is the University of Michigan.

The Forté Team

"From scholarships to networking opportunities, the success of Forté comes down to the generosity of our sponsors. Learn who’s on our roster and the benefits of joining this esteemed group. " 

This is another extremely exciting opportunity for women.If you are a women involved in any way with the business world , or if you would like to be , this is a must-see sight !

THE FORTE FOUNDATION

 

  

Of course , the whole nation has heard about the Kalamazoo Promise . You haven't? click on the link below :  

 

THE KALAMAZOO PROMISE   

 

AARP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40 

The following is a quote from the site. Link up to the site to find out complete information.

 

Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must:

• Be a female age 40 or over (as of October 31, 2007)
• Be able to demonstrate financial need
• Submit a proposal for enrollment in an accredited post-secondary school or training program within 6 months of the scholarship award date

 

Priority Applicants
Priority will be given to applicants in the following categories:

• Individuals returning to the workforce after an extended absence
• Individuals who are underemployed (in a job with limited pay, limited growth opportunities and limited benefits)
• Grandmothers or other female relatives raising another family member's child/children (with the ability to demonstrate significant financial responsibility for those child/children)

 

 AARP FOUNDATION WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN OVER 40