It’s a challenge to return to college after an absence, but Pell grants for single mothers can make it a little less stressful. Anyone returning to school after a break, as many single mothers do, may find that things have changed since they were in school. The application process for financial aid has evolved into a streamlined process that makes getting money for college a lot easier.

Mothers going back to school should definitely apply for Pell grants and scholarships as well as other education grants.

A Pell grant is an excellent college grant for women. The money is given to people who meet certain income requirements. A single mother who works and supports her child or children may qualify for a Pell grant if her income meets the requirements set out by the Federal government. The application process is very straightforward. The first thing a single mother should do is to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the official application to start the process for most education grants and single mother scholarships.

Once the Pell grant application has been processed, the government sends out a report to the applicant and the school the applicant is going to attend. This report details that amount of money the applicant can contribute to paying for the schooling as well as information about what, if any, government money, like Pell grants, the applicant may be eligible for. This report is an important tool for the single mother going to school or trying to return to school.

The amount of the Pell grant can be up to $5500 which is a significant amount of money. The student can use this money for school related expenses like tuition, books, and supplies. When a Pell grant is awarded to a single mother, each school has different criterion for how the grant money is distributed. Some schools write a check directly to the student which the student then uses to cover school expenses, while some schools hold the money and pay off the student’s tuition account at the school before distributing the rest to the student.

Pell grants for single mothers make it possible for women to attend college. The application process is very easy and single mothers who would like to return to school should definitely apply. The money does not have to be paid back and can ensure that a mother can get a good education to improve her future.