How to Go to College as a Teenage Mother

Just like older moms, teenage mothers want what is best for their children. Going to college is a great step toward a mother's future, as well as the future of her children. Follow these steps to learn more about how to go to college as a teenage mother.

Instructions

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      Decide what you want to go to college to do. Pick a major or area of interest that you want to pursue as a job or career.

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      Choose a college that offers courses in which you are interested. Choosing a college close to your home offers the additional benefit of a reduced commute time.

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      See if the college offers daycare. Many colleges have daycare programs right on campus. If they don't, there should be a daycare very close to the campus.

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      Schedule your classes at times when your child can be at daycare or when you have a babysitter to watch him. Many colleges have day classes, night classes and some have weekend classes available.

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      Talk to a college advisor about your options. Advisors can help you with questions pertaining to childcare, financial aid, jobs and living arrangements.

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      Fill out financial aid applications every year. This will keep you in the system and updated when financial aid decisions are made. Talk to a financial aid advisor about programs for mothers.

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      Go to the career office on campus to see about work. Many businesses offer jobs to students before opening positions to the public.

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