Many states offer financial aid to students who are residents. For example, Florida offers the Florida Resident Access Grant to first-degree college students who have lived in Florida for a year. According to floridastudentfinancialaid.org, you must be a fulltime student to get the grant (see references 1). Consider whether going fulltime is possible for you if you are having a difficult pregnancy. Another state that offers residents aid is Tennessee with the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship program and the Tennessee Hope Access Grant. Check with your school's financial aid office to see if your state offers grants and what the requirements are.
Make sure to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. According to Federal Student Aid, the maximum Federal Pell Grant was $5,500 for the 2010 to 2011 year (see resources 2). Each semester you could get $2,750, which could cover much of your tuition. Filing the FAFSA lets financial aid officers understand your financial obligations. Pregnancy changes some people's status on the FAFSA from dependent to independent, which lowers their Expected Family Contribution. Having a low Expected Family Contribution raises your chance of getting the grant.
Talk to your school's financial aid officers about your situation. Letting them know that your financial circumstances are stretched might get them to help you. Many schools offer grants to students who need money because they are living under a hardship situation. The requirements to be eligible for the grant vary in different circumstances. Keeping your grades up lets financial aid officers know that you are serious about getting an education. Show them a record of the amount of money you make and spend each month, and provide them with documentation if you receive WIC or Medicaid.