Pregnant unemployed college students?

Question

how are you getting by?

Answer 1

Try types of stress management, if helps clear the mind and soul. I like to do yoga, and reading helps too.

Answer 2

I got pregnant in college at the age of 20 (had my son when I was 21.)  I was able to get my B.A. degree and then go on to get my teaching credential.  It was tough at times but my parents gave me $500 a month (they had already been giving me the money as long as I was in school), my son's father gave me $300 a month (he was in the military while I was in school), and I was able to qualify for financial aide and take out student loans.  During my teaching credential program I did work about 4-8 hours on the weekend and I would substitute teach one day a week.  I am now 27 and have a handsome 6 year old, 8 weeks pregnant with my 2nd, and happily married and living a life greater than I ever dreamed of.  You should also qualify for WIC and Medical if needed.  I was also able to qualify for subsidized child care.  Many cities have their own programs for this.  The school usually will offer a subsidized program for their students as well.

Answer 3

i know you may not want to but get welfare.....WIC

ask your parents for some help or a close friend or relative

wheres the father???

well good luck and i hope all goes well

Answer 4

well i had my son a little over 3 weeks ago and my boyfriend works and supports us.

Answer 5

Hope nobody is Like that! COuld destroy major Social Barriers!

Answer 6

If they are in that situation I would hope that they get on WIC and try to get medical assistance as soon as possible. Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you can't work either so keep beating the street and looking fora job. A job is better then not having one at all. Hopefully the father and grandparents are supportive and will help as well. Good luck.

Answer 7

u dont really tell us, but if u r the one thats a pregnant unemployed college student, i would thry to stay in your classes as long as u can. talk to the father about getting a small parttime job. after the baby's born, try to get a job when you can. just live with life and try to get through every obstacle. and remember, your not on ur own, u have the father, friends, family and classmates, so alsogo to some of them for help when you need it.

Answer 8

i hope that no body is in that situation and if you are i feel bad

Answer 9

I got by with a lot of help from my parents and my boyfriend was working to make money.  Not the best situation, but it worked out in the end.  She's 8 and a half now and wonderful!!

Answer 10

Well, Im pregnant, and I start college on the 25th, but I have a job.  It is still hard as h**l though.  I don't qualify for any state assistance except for the insurance.  Not that I'm complaining because my job doesn't offer insurance.  I am 24 weeks pregnant, and single.  Let me tell you, It's tough.

Answer 11

My husband and I were both in college when i got pregnant. I lived with my mom at first. Then my husband worked 3 days a week to save up and pay some bills( he went to college 4 days a week). My mom was amazing in helping me. I moved out when i got married and our daughter was 7 months old. Wasnt what i wanted for my first pregnancy but it was really the best option we had at the time.

sign up for WIC- its not consider welfare its a totally different category it will help make sure you are eating healthy.  My husband and I moved 2 hours away ( closer to his college) so that we would have a lower class of living. I miss my mom but i know its was what was best for our family.

Answer 12

try getting a campus job... or well a job in general.. a lot of employers are hesitant to hire a pregnant woman because they know they won't be there for long but they can't deny you work. Its not healthy for you or the baby to be without a job. The government can only carry you so far.  

Answer 13

I'm 23, had no job when I became accidentally pregnant (I was on the pill AND was using condoms!)  and was going to college.  I'm due on November 5th, so I won't be able to go to classes this coming semester because I'll be having the baby right in the middle of the semester.  I did manage to find a job even though I am pregnant, but not everyone is as lucky.  I'm only working until about 2 weeks before my due date and then I'll quit.  

I'm lucky in that the father, my boyfriend of 3.5 years, is really excited to become a Dad (even though he was really nervous and scared at first).  He's doing all he can to support me right now both emotionally and financially.  He is even taking on extra hours at his job and forgoing college for now, so that I don't have to work as many hours and can rest more often.  My Mom and Step-Dad are also helping us out a lot.  They let us move back in with them for only $75 a month, and will help watch the baby after it is born.

I plan to take as many online courses as I can in order to be able to stay at home once the baby is born.  My college offers low cost child care while I'll be in class, so I don't have to worry about finding a babysitter once I return to regular classes.  I only have one year left to finish my degree, and I'll work part time while finishing up.  Once I'm done with college, my boyfriend will finish with college.  We're trying to avoid paying for child care as much as possible because it can be really expensive.

I did enroll in Medicaid because I have no health insurance.  You can still make around $2300 a month and qualify for Medicaid.  I also signed up for WIC (they help with groceries) and the income limit for that is a little higher.  See what is offered for help in your community, and talk to your college about what your options are.  Try your best to find a job... technically they can't discriminate against you for being pregnant - but people still do it - so try not to get discouraged if you get turned down at alot of places before someone hires you.  Get as much help from your parents as they are willing to give, and make sure you tell the father and get his help too.  Good luck!  It will be tough for awhile, but you can get through it!