Scholarships, Tuition Assistance & Financial Aid for Pregnant Students

There are many financial aid options available to pregnant students and single moms who are excited to continue their college education. If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy while in college, you might be wondering if you can afford to continue higher education. The good news is that with tuition assistance and other financial aid programs, if you want to finish your degree - you can! Learn more about scholarships, tuition assistance, FAFSA, charitable organizations, government programs, and other ways to reduce both cost of tuition and cost of living.

Financial Aid for Pregnant Students & Single Moms

There are organizations and financial aid programs exclusively dedicated to helping pregnant students and single mothers graduate from college. This means that if you’re a mom in school, you have access to scholarships just for mothers and financial assistance opportunities that go way beyond tuition.

A mother’s education level can have a significant impact on her and her family’s happiness and safety. College degrees can positively affect level of income, job security, emotional and mental wellbeing, the lifelong health of a mother and her children, and more. Many people recognize the positive influence of higher education on women, and they want to help moms chase their educational dreams.

Our team at The Avi Project provides students with tuition assistance and financial stability, but there are many complementary programs worth exploring as well.

Scholarships for Pregnant Students
One type of financial aid available for pregnant students and moms in school is the scholarship. These scholarships are specifically for mothers, single parents, and women who are financially supporting their families. There are dozens more scholarships out there - and new ones all the time - so please reach out to our team (720-386-6009) if you’d like help finding more opportunities.

Scholarships 4 Moms 
This program was created by moms, for moms. They understand the importance of financial security for pregnant students in college. Scholarships 4 Moms gives away scholarships of up to $10,000 several times a year. Winners may use the scholarship at any school of their choice, and may choose to view additional offers from schools if interested.

Live Your Dream 
Live Your Dream Awards, which are funded through Soroptomist, are gifted to women who are the primary financial support for their families. Recipients are frequently women who have faced unexpected teen pregnancy, poverty, addiction, assault, violence, or trafficking. Awards may amount up to $16,000, and may be applied to a variety of costs - not just tuition.

Patsy Mink Scholarship for Low-Income Women 
Moms pursuing their first degree may apply to the Patsy Mink Scholarship. Awards are up to $5000 each, and awardees are selected based on several factors, including financial need and vocational goals.

Single Parent Scholarship in Colorado
Single parents studying at either Aims Community College or the University of Northern Colorado are welcome to apply for a scholarship. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

If you currently have scholarships, you might be wondering if you could lose them. It depends on the terms and conditions of your particular scholarship, but there are many protections for pregnant students under Title IX.

Tuition Assistance for College Students
Make sure you’ve explored the general financial aid options that are available to all eligible college students. These include federal student financial aid and Pell Grants, state student financial aid, tuition reimbursement and assistance programs from employers, and student work-study positions. 

To apply for federal student financial aid, Pell Grants, and state grants, you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA. Ask your student financial aid office or academic advisor about the FAFSA, and consider using an online resource that guides you through the process of filling out the forms. You may have one of these common questions about the FAFSA:

• What is the FAFSA? The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This application is not a financial aid program, but is one application that evaluates your eligibility for several financial aid programs. These include federal programs like grants, loans, and work-study, as well as state programs.
• What is a Pell Grant? A Pell Grant is awarded based on demonstrated financial need, and does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants assist students from low-income households, including pregnant students and single moms, with paying for their college education.
• What are state grants? State grants are awarded by the state governments instead of the federal government. These are funds that help offset the cost of college, which do not need to be repaid. The eligibility requirements vary by state.
• What is work-study? Work study may or may not be part of federal financial aid. Work-study programs provide students with the opportunity to work flexible, part-time hours around their class schedule (often in a position that relates to their coursework or department of study) in exchange for tuition assistance.

Food, Medical & Housing Financial Assistance
Tuition might be the first cost that comes to mind when you think about college, but reducing your cost of living can also make it easier to fund a college education. Even students need to eat, see doctors, and have a safe place to live! Consider taking advantage of additional financial assistance from charitable organizations and government programs.

The Avi Project
The Avi Project helps pregnant students cover the costs of tuition, medical care, housing, counseling, food, and more. If you’re facing financial uncertainty, call or text us at 720-386-6009 to learn more about the resources available to you. It’s confidential and commitment-free. We believe that meeting your financial needs is important, and we want to help.

Government Programs
Government programs that you may qualify for as a pregnant college student include:

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
• Medicaid
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Maternity Group Homes for Pregnant and Parenting Youth (MGH) Program
• Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can assist low-income families with housing or housing expenses
• The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
• Soup kitchens and food pantries and food banks
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

We work with pregnant college students every day, so we know how heavily financial worries can weigh on a woman in this situation. At The Avi Project, we believe that students facing unplanned pregnancy shouldn’t have to throw away their educational goals or their career plans. You deserve financial security and a bright future. Please call or text us at (720) 386-6009 if you have questions about scholarships, grants, housing assistance, or other financial aid opportunities.