Financial Assistance

Financial resources beneficial to parenting and expecting students.

Student-Parent Scholarships
Enter Description Here
FoundationCriteria
Bethel Foundation Low income, Pell Grant recipient, single head of household, does not have undergraduate degree
CustodyXChangeEssay, 3.0 GPA, enrolled full-time
Generation HopeMinimum 6 credits per semester, teen parent
National Hook-up of Black Women, Inc.Depends on specific scholarship
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education FoundationWomen, low income
P.E.O. InternationalWomen
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLCSingle mother attending a law program, GPA at least 3.0
Soroptimist Women who are primary source of income for dependents, has financial need, does not have a graduate degree
The Educational Foundation for Women in AccountingVarious scholarships for women pursuing degree in accounting
Women’s Independence Scholarship ProgramBe a female survivor of intimate partner abuse, have sought services from a non-profit that supports survivors, critical financial need
Emergency Financial Assistance
OrganizationService Restrictions
Action in Community through Service (ACTS)None
Alive!Alexandria Residents
Arlington ThriveArlington Residents
BritepathsFairfax Residents
Catholic CharitiesDiocese of Arlington Residents
Committee for Helping Others (Clothing, Food, Furniture)Vienna, Oakton, Dunn Loring, and Merrifield Residents
Corner StonesNone
Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO)None
Fairfax FishFairfax County Residents
Herndon-Reston FISHHerndon and Reston Residents
KoinoniaFranconia and Kingstowne Residents
Lorton Community Action CenterLorton Residents
Salvation ArmyNone
Stay Mason Student Support FundMason Students
Government Assistance
ProgramServices
CommonHelp VirginiaIncludes Child Care Assistance & Medicaid
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, supplemental nutritious foods, counseling at WIC clinics, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services
Basic Needs Assistance

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