Beth found herself in a hopeless situation. She was divorced, sole provider of her family, and the mother of three little kids. Although she was determined to make it, every step she took ultimately meant trouble. Beth knew that a college education would afford her with more opportunities. She didn't have the money. She wondered if her life would change.

I. Impossible Dream

Are you pursuing your own dreams or the pipe dreams of someone else? Do you want a college education but it appears impossible? Do you feel it is already too late? If you answer “yes,” this report can assist you in fulfilling your dreams by completing college. As a personal coach and online advisor to families, I frequently get questions from single parents on paying for college. However, it is really more than getting the money. How does a single parent get the emotional and physical support to completing college? The college experience is a challenge in itself; single parents also have to consider their children and in many cases, working a day job to make ends meet.

This article provides single parents with a proven method of getting financial and emotional support for obtaining a college degree. This strategy will be helpful to most individuals. However, if you want more details, I highly recommend you review my special books for a more comprehensive analysis. I have spent countless hours reading books, searching websites, and reviewing past advice to clients to provide my readers with credible solutions to paying for college. Let's explore this matter closer.

II. The Financial Aid Mystery

Understanding the process of federal financial aid can appear like a jig saw puzzle. The first step for most federal financial assistance begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at your local college or high school. You can apply online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. You should complete this form even if you feel you don't meet the financial need required based on your income.

III. The Single Parent Strategy

To be successful in obtaining free money, single parents need to develop a strategy. However, the problem is that many single parents get discouraged in the face of their hectic life and the additional stress of embarking on a college education. If a person had his or her own personal planner, life would flow a lot easier! In the absence of this assistant, having a strategy for college becomes even more crucial. After conducting extensive research and providing personal coaching, I have come up with a simple strategy for addressing these problems:

- Check out http://www.fastweb.com to set up a profile for possible scholarships.

- Contact your potential online college or a local college in your area for financial aid advice.

- Check out the latest college scholarship books at your library.

- Check out more non-traditional colleges. Go to Jonnie's Distance Learning Website at http://www.geocities.com/liu_jonathan/dluniv.html.

- Submit at least 100 scholarship applications.

- Write a letter or call local community groups in your area and ask them about scholarships.

- Write a letter or call local community groups in your area and ask them about scholarships.

- Be persistent and patient.

IV. The Path Forward

Paying for college is possible for the single parent if he or she is committed to his or her goals. The process of attending college is not an easy one. However, you have determined that you need additional education to improve the quality of your life for yourself and your child or children. This is one of the biggest decisions that you will make. With my approach you have a simple strategy for success. Do you have the energy and the desire? This is the critical question you must ponder now. Start today and improve the quality of your life.