work / school? is it possible?

amjowens · Dec 18, 2008

ScoropioStudent, how do you do it???? I really commend you. Thanks for the words of advice, I thought about assistance, it's just I'd really hate to depend solely on assistance for an entire year. I hear you go through soooo much just to get the bare minimum. I'm looking into some home based opporunities where I may be able to work my own schedule, Lord's will, it will work out!! Government assistance is truly a last option. Thanks again for your insight & keep doin what you do :yelclap:

I don't have children, have a job, and financial aid, so wouldn't even consider government assistance. I mean, I use the library, parks, and roads to drive on, but nobody talks about that "aid". Anyway, government assistance at its best assists those who are trying to better themselves. Tax credits and economic stimulus plans (not to mention bank bail-outs, etc.) assume that by making an investment in society, society will become stronger, and eventually be in a position to give back.

A single mother in my class desperately needed car maintenance, yet couldn't afford it even though she worked part-time. She was driving around on a spare tire (too small), bad other tires, and with flashers on fast roads. Though it was difficult for her, she did apply for a program to get assistance, and got a $500 voucher-type state aid after doing all the paper work. She's the type of person who will add so much, yet she needed help so she might get in a position to make decisions that help lots of people. So, in honor of the people who feel embarassed to get aid, but courageous enough to do the paperwork, and so "get there", just have to add my piece.

FAVORED1 · Dec 19, 2008

Hello Everyone, I hope all is well. I just want to clarify some things that were stated in my previous post. The fact that I would rather make my own money while attending nursing school instead of receiving government assistance has absolutely nothing to do with being embarrased. Again I am a single mother of 2 kids, where when it was only myself & my oldest I did have to rely on assistance at that time due to my not having the best job & in order to make ends meet that supplemental assistance did help. Now the problem that I have with receiving assistance is the frustration of it all & "practically" begging to get again "the bare minimum". I just feel that I've come along way & have bettered myself tremendously & like anyone else who has ever received goverment assistance, you don't want to go back! So embarrasment is not it at all. I'm trying to do whatever it takes so that I will start the March '09 class & I will start (LOL). I commend every mother has taken the necessary steps in fulfilling her dreams to better herself with or without support! I pray that once this is all over & I have graduated, I can give advice to the next person who asks the same question... work & school, is it possible? Best of luck to all & Ill keep ya posed :heartbeat

toadfrog · Dec 20, 2008

I am currently in LPN school and also a single mother. I do not work except one weekend a month and during breaks (Thanksgiving, Christmas etc.) but I have noticed that many of the students who do work do not seem to do as well. But that does not mean that it is not possible to work, but I wouldn't think full time. It is very time consuming, we have homework every night plus 2-4 test a week.

Where I live we have a program called WorkForce who will pay for single mothers to go to school. They pay for the whole program, and help out with rent and misc. bills. But you have to apply early. Also most schools have government grants and loan programs. You may also see if a local hospital or nursing home will sponsor you and help pay for school. My job paid for $1000 in return for a one year contract. Call the school you are interesed in and ask if they know of any programs for single mothers. Good luck!!