Federal Grants for Single Mothers
Millions of American women are single mothers, some by choice and others by chance. Raising a family is hard enough in a two parent home, and getting by with only one income is difficult. Fortunately, there are many federal grants available to single mothers in America. The Internet has made the application process much more convenient, and single mothers should be confident that help is not impossible to find.
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Basic Necessities
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Singlemom.com is an excellent forum for single mothers. According to the site's article on "Basic Needs Resources," single moms can apply for a number of federal grants that provide financial aid for basic needs, such as food and child care. A common source of aid for many single mothers is food stamps, issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. The application process can be completed online in many states. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is another invaluable source of aid.
Educational Grants
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Although the federal government does not have an educational program specified for single mothers, it does disperse substantial amounts of money for college funding. As noted at Federalstudentaid.ed.gov, these loans often have lower interest rates than private loan companies offer, and they also take income into account before deciding on loan terms. The first step in applying for a federal student loan is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form is easy to complete and begins the process of funding a college education.
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Career Development
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Although there are no federal grants offered at this time, the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration offers many helpful online resources for career development. Single mothers can take advantage of free assessments, job searches and other online tools offered by the federal government. Usajobs.opm.gov offers a comprehensive list of available federal jobs, all of which are open to single mothers with the necessary qualifications.
Housing Grants
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides housing-choice vouchers to eligible low-income families and may be helpful to single mothers. The vouchers offer significantly lower rental rates in approved housing facilities, as noted at Hud.gov. To apply, visit your local public housing agency.
Medical Grants and Programs
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has many federally funded medical facilities throughout the country. These clinics provide checkups, treatment, pregnancy care and immunizations. Patients pay only what their income allows.
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