Fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) provided by the U.S. government. This application is short and allows you to apply for several scholarships and grants at once.
Search for grants and scholarships that benefit people in your situation. While grants and scholarships for mothers exist, you may also be eligible for grants and scholarships based on your financial need, your potential career or your ethnicity. Don't limit your search.
Network with financial aid administrators at your school. Creating a relationship with these professionals can streamline the application process.
Gather the materials that you need to apply into a portfolio. Keep digital and hard copies of pertinent documents, such as your tax information, a personal biography, transcripts and essays. Several grants and scholarships require similar sets of application materials.
Apply to as many scholarships as possible based on your eligibility. Apply early and keep track of deadlines.