<h3>How can I get an education while parenting?</h3>You'll be faced with many challenges throughout your life. Trying to finish your education while parenting is one of them.You don't have to be defined by trauma or hardship. The Native strengths of coping and resilience mean that you're not just surviving life—you're reclaiming joy, balance, and purpose. Education is part of finding your purpose.&nbsp;Here are the facts. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that people who have a post-secondary degree, such as a bachelor’s degree from a college or trade school, earn about 65% more per week than those who earn a high school diploma.&nbsp;Completing your education while parenting is a choice. And it’s something that IS possible! A <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2016 study</a> found that 42% of all community college students in Colorado and 17% of students at public four-year universities were parents.

If you’re thinking about continuing your education and wondering how you can do it while parenting, read through these tips:<ul><li>Figure out your financial aid situation first. Have you graduated from high school? Taking a GED prep course and the test costs money. If you want to attend a technical school, earn an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, or attend graduate school, the costs are even higher.</li><li>Apply for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa">Federal Student Aid</a> (FAFSA) or aid through the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cdhe.colorado.gov/students/preparing-for-college/financial-aid-for-students">State of Colorado</a>.</li><li>Talk with your employer about your plans to attend school. Some companies offer reimbursement programs for employees to continue their education. Education makes you a more valuable employee.</li><li>Make an appointment with an admissions counselor. Schools have financial aid centers that can help you. Many community colleges and four-year universities offer scholarships just for parents and have programs designed to support parents as they attend school.<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.frontrange.edu/student-experience/support-services/childcare/index.html">Front Range Community College</a> has a child care assistance program that helps students with children under the age of 12 pay for up to 60% of their monthly child care costs.</li></ul></li><li>Talk with your child about why you’re going back to school. If they see you prioritizing your education, they will learn that it’s something you value and they should as well.</li></ul>

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