Suggestions for a single mom who works 30 hours a week and goes to school full-time to make extra money??

Question

I get FAFSA financial aid for school at $2100 a semester, which barely helps me pay my rent. I only make $12.00/hr as a receptionist and work around my school hours (30 hours a week). I'm trying to get my nursing prerequisites done but money is tight.

I only have Sundays off, after church... but am trying to think of ways that are reputable to make an extra couple hundred dollars a month to help me get little extras like a hair cut, gas, etc. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Why are you using FAFSA money to pay your rent?

Answer 2

Does your school itself have any fee waivers?

Answer 3

Nursing school is very tough, at some point u would have 2 cut back on your working hours just 2 get good grades, so i'd suggest maybe taking out private loans 2 cover ur costs of school, since the FAFSA isn't enough & they might actually cover other costs such as living costs as well.  Also keep trying out for scholarships, they may help big time.

Answer 4

Make sure you do your fafsa early every year... Feb/March is early.

Always. Always. Always look for scholarships to apply for.

Babysit kids on Sundays, increase your hours at work.