In our articles we've addressed a few of the options for getting some financial aid for single mothers. MOST of the programs talked about have been centering on Americans. But what about Canadian single moms? Are there some programs for single parents in Canada that need money. Now first off, Canada and the US have very different assistance programs. Arguably, Canada has a MUCH better financial help program for the needy.
But no matter where you are, getting a grant as a single mother can seem like a daunting and lengthy process. Fortunately, Canadian grants for single mothers can open a door to other areas and free up your time and energy to be focused completely on your child. There are many ways to access these grants so you need to be ready to put in a lot of effort.
You will never find yourself in a more difficult situation than having to provide for your child as well as yourself. This can create huge levels of pressure and stress that can be eradicated with a successful grant application. Caring for a child covers a lot of areas. Money will be needed to feed them, clothe them and pay for their education.
Scholarship and Grant Program for Both US and Canadian Moms
Now before we list some of the Canadian scholarship programs available for the single moms out there, there are a few programs that both Canadians and American's can apply for in terms of scholarship funding. Quite a few people have emailed me asking what sort of school scholarships are available.
As I've stated elsewhere, there are basically two kinds of grant programs: government and private grants. Private grants should be definitely looked at as a source of grant funding. But they are hard to find.
Also consider web-based sweepstake programs...
One of the best sweepstakes that target moms going back to school that I've come across is the $10,000 Scholarship for Working Adults. This is a program created just for mothers who want to go to school. It's more of a contest giveaway program than a traditional scholarship/grant -- what you do is fill out the application (takes a few minutes only) and you are entered to win a 10,000 dollar drawing each month. A similar program just for dads also exist called the $10,000 Dad Scholarship too.
Now, for scholarship and grant programs just for Canadians, let's take a look.
It is important that you are well aware of two or three Canadian grant avenues that you could choose to travel down. This article will take a deep look at one or two of the possibilities that are on offer to you. Never forget that grants are there to help you and although it may seem like the process is not designed in your favor, it really is.
Canadian school scholarships or grants are a great way to help out with education. If you are on a very low income then Canadian officials will do everything they can to make sure you never have to worry about your child’s education. You yourself could even apply for one because it will allow you to take that step back into further education and enhance your qualifications in order to apply for better and more lucrative jobs.
Always be prepared at every stage because sooner or later evidence will be required. If you already have this at hand to produce then it will make the officials happy and they will be more likely to go a bit further to help you out. In order for your child to qualify as well you will need to prove that they are very intelligent and they may even be subjected to one or two small tests.
So let's get to business. What are the Canadian grant programs you can look at? The answer depends on what you intend to do and what you need and how many children you have.
For students, there are a host of financial aid programs. The Student Finance Agency in Canada will often be able to free up a lot more funds than would be possible within the United States. This is because the currency in Canada is not as strong as the American dollar but it is also because the state funding system in relation to education is a lot more thorough. However, be warned that Canadian grants are extremely popular so you need to be prepared for rejection before you will ultimately get anywhere. Because there are so many finanical aid grants for Canadian mothers going to school, let's look at these first.
Canadian Financial Aid Grants for Single Mothers
The Canadian government knows that single parent families often struggle to make ends meet. For moms looking to go back to school, you can apply for Federal Canadian student aid – which operates much like the United States FAFSA. Many times, candidates will need to submit the previous year’s tax records.
Some recent 2010 grant news is the Canadian Student Grants Program (called CSGP) which combines different federal student grant programs into a single, unified program. This program aims to help single moms pursue their education. In 2009-20010 year, this program has helped over two hundred thousand students continue their education. Here is a list of some of the grants under this program:
- Canada Student Grant for Persons from Low-Income Families
This is a grant that gives 250 dollars every month for low income qualified students who are eligible to apply for Canadian federal student loans. This program is only available to undergraduate and graduate students (i.e. you must be going to college or university as a low income student). - Canada Student Grant for Persons with Permanent Disabilities
This is a grant, as per the name, for middle income to lower class students who qualify for the federal student loans. Each month, the student receives 100 dollar for studies. - Canada student grant for persons with permanent disabilities
This is a grant for the handicapped students. Each year, students who qualify will be given over 2000 dollars to help with educational costs. - Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities
This is a special grant the helps pay for specific expenses like tutors or interpreters. You must be disabled to qualify and the amount given is a maximum of 8000 dollars. - Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependents
This is a grant for single moms who pursue part time education. This is only a grant for mothers. Each week, single moms are given to 40 dollars per each child under the age of 12 years. - Canada Student Grant for Persons with Dependents
This is given out for mothers. Each month, 200 dollars is given for each child under the age of 12. This is for students. - Canada Student grant for Part Time Studies
This is more of a scholarship that targets part-time students. The grant amount is for 1200 each year.
As you see, there are PLENTY of grants available for single mothers or mothers from low income families that want to go to school. There are also plenty of scholarships to. You should check out the government student loans site.
Now if you are NOT a student or have no intention of going to school, there is less funding available. Canada has a very accessible welfare program that provides money for rent, food, and basic expenses. The more children you have, the more money you are entitled too. While the amount you can claim in welfare benefits is not enough to make you financially secure, it is possible to survive completely. The idea behind Canadian welfare is to give single mothers a chance at improving their life through either finding a better job or looking at some other sort of opportunity like school, in which case you can apply for the school grants listed above.
Canadian grants for single mothers are effectively a ticket to greater freedom. This could be the ticket that pays for your child’s future and takes a huge weight off your mind. Always prepare well and make sure there are no reasons at all that your application for a grant could be rejected for. The more prepared you are then the more successful you are likely to be.
Note, you might find this Canadian financial assistance for single parents website helpful.
How to Apply for a General Canadian Grant
Watch the video below for a basic outline on how to apply for a grant. This apply for general grants and is a must watch if you are serious about grants.
