why is it that my godly kids cant get free money for college unless they get pregnat and have no husband?
84675
have them fill out the FAFSA form.  If they can't get loans for school, then you have too much money.  Get in contact with the college's financial aid office, and apply for scholarships and work-study programs.
477781
It's terrible... I am a single parent and I pay well over that much in daycare.  I am finding that a lot of programs have scholarships that help pay for the fees... it is just a matter of applying before the scholarship money is used up.\nGood luck.
1144843
that's not true. the children still have to eat, so money doesn't have anything to do with visitation. just like visitation can't be witheld because of no child support, it also goes for the other way around!
861250
I was in this situation myself.  Since you are short on money, I would recommend that you try completing the forms yourself.  See below for a link to a site that was useful to me.  Prepare for a lot of homework.\n\nAs a warning, there are fees which must be paid with these applications.  In addition, one of the forms require that you show that you and your husband are able to support yourself financially.  If you meant literally that you have no money, you may need an additional sponsor (parent, friend, etc.) to help you.\n\nGood luck.
636302
I go to college with 27 year old who has 5 kids by 3 different fathers and has been on welfare since she was 15. I am a college student who works 2 jobs and cannot get health insurance from the state. I have no children and pay for college myself. Is that a good enough answer?
277298
well i am thinking that they feel this way because the parent brought the child into the world and is responsible for this child to some extent even after the child is an adult.\n\nmy thinking is, i raised my kids to age 18 and they will be paying for their own college as i had to (and still do).  it makes the child work harder in school and makes them more responsible and serious about school.  if the parent pays it all, the kids tend to screw off and not do well, and sometimes even drop out.
1129729
It is true that people should always be careful and consider their circumstances before they decide to have kids. Nowadays it's not like how it was back in the olden days. Now the world is over-populated and heading down the drain, it's getting more and more expensive and difficult to raise kids. Back then kids were a blessing sent by God, the children helped out on the farm and did the work for the parents. Nowadays children are still a blessing sent by God but one should really ask themselves if its a blessing that they really want to have and can afford to raise.
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Your kids are able to get student loans if nothing else. They can apply for subsidized loans to avoid the interest while in college. It helps their credit also, as long as they pay on time. There is nothing wrong with them being responsible for their education. They will have years to pay those loans off and continue on a their own financial plan. You may not have as long if your are planning for retirement to make the money you spend on their education. Loans for the tuition, and they can write essays for scholarships. You may need to supplement only. Good luck to your children.
1041997
You do have a point but to get money you must have a brain. You could have had that guy with money if you had used your brain. You can get free health care or family assistant health care if you use your brain. Don't stereotype middle age low income mothers we do have brains that can get us a SUGAR DADDY that can take care of our needs or we are motivated enough to get a better job to take care of the family. So money is not important it's what you use to get it.
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yes i agree with you I think the laws should be strict.  but like you said you are a broke, poor college student (I am too) yet we do not qualify for this assistance. The question is why?  I tend to believe some people might get it because of their skin color.....sorry but that what i think.  If they were denied this assistance, they could go an report the government for discrimination.  I go to school and fund my education independently - through loans, scholarships, etc.  I do not qualify for grants, state or federal.  why?  I am broke, poor!  then there are these people that go to school that have kids and get everything payed for.  (I am 23)  I have often thought that maybe my responsibility has not payed off, if i spread my legs and had babies, then i could live in a free apartment, get foodstamps, and get my college education payed for, and wear nicer clothes than everyone else, even people who actually do work. it's sick.  i think a lot of people take advantage of it all
224552
I seriously doubt there is assistance available for single mothers who want to live on their own.  I do believe there is birth control available for these same people, so they don't exacerbate their own problem with even more dependents.
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Maybe the fact that you are married and have two kids by the age of twenty has something to do with that. It is easier to be successful and have your own things when you start a family a little later in life. Starting a family fresh out of high school or while in high school is like starting in the hole. You got a long way to go before you can climb out and break even, let alone get ahead. It is not impossible, but even without the family, it takes time and hard work.
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Oh darling...I know you are confused.  It sounds like your mom is doing all she can to survive.  You need to understand that your dad is not  "lending" you guy's money!  You are his beautiful children and deserve the most precious things that this life offers!  Try talking to your mom...she may have resources to go to the court and petition for more child support.  Right now you should be proud to work on your grade point average at school and have a social life with your friends.  I can tell your mom wants the best for you, but understand that sometimes when a grownup is going through alot of heartache it's hard for them to see what you're going through.  Hugs!!!
142442
Then it's time for you to think different.  Many of us are drilled by our parents go to college so you can get a good job.  Ha! Now I drill into my five children's head start your own business.  I'm sure you think this is a joke, but it's not....email me at rcuevas34@yahoo.com\nThis is the best thing i ever did.  You can afford the start up cost and will get it back sooner than anywhere else I know of.  We have many people in college, or just graduated (one guy on our team just made 20,000 dollars in three months) Email me and I will help you.  Please let me know what State you live in when you email me. Best of luck to you...
954466
At some colleges, children of employed parents get free tuition.  It depends on the college.  Most colleges with such programs still require students to meet entrance requirements.\n\nI am familiar with the University of Pittsburgh.  They have a free tuition program and entrance requirements.
716812
It is not  easy to manage a job and take care of  4 kids when you are a single parent.\n(think before you speak  bud13kv)\n\nmy high school and middle school had a gift program for kids,\nask your local schools.
984500
Usually, that isn't the question guys are asking... Oh, maybe you aren't the dad, but the mom.  My bad.\n\nIf you were the dad:\nYou could always just give extra money that doesn't go throught the courthouse. \n\nOtherwise, you can request a review, which takes awhile to complete, but child support offices go to the employer and verify all of the income, and then reevaluates the amount per month owed.\n\nSome states give cost of living increases every year, but some don't.  \n\nDon't listen to the jerks telling you that you should be able to support the child on your own.  You didn't get pregnant on your own, and you sure shouldn't have to support that child on your own.  \n\nCircumstances change throughout life, that's why this evaluation is in place.   Consider if you were both very young when you got pregnant and he was in college or working for minimum wage, but now he's got a decent job.  It goes by a percentage of his income.