Description: Offers assistance to single parents who are pursuing their education by providing financial assistance for school-related expenses-covering tuition, books, childcare, and transportation (including car repair assistance)-while also connecting them with essential community resources such as food pantries, scholarship opportunities, and emergency support, so you can focus on achieving your academic and personal goals.*Please Note: Callers must fill out an online application and the online application must be approved to receive services.
Eligibility: - 18 years and older; Low income, single parent of a minor child (and not living with a partner/significant other or parent of the child, even if separated/divorced); Must have at least 50% physical/legal custody of at least one minor child; Enrolled in college or university working toward an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and has completed 1 semester (or equivalent) before applying; Have a minimum 3.0 GPA; Have a source of income (not necessarily employment); Live, work, or attend college in Orange County
Requirements: Unofficial transcripts of attending school for the past 2 years (showing grades and current class schedule); Proof of income (e.g. pay stubs, cash aid, financial aid, Social Security, child support); Proof of monthly household budget (see attachment); 1 page personal essay that describes educational goals and plan, obstacles that were overcome, how Project Self-Sufficiency will assist in accomplishing goals; 2 letters of recommendation from an employer, former employer, educator, counselor, agency representative, case manager, etc.
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