Education resources for women include FAFSA-based federal aid (Pell Grants up to ~$7,000/year), the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title IX protections against sex discrimination on campus, and dedicated single-mother scholarships through the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards, and Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation. Community colleges offer low-cost two-year degrees and trade certificates, often with CCAMPIS-grant subsidized on-campus childcare. AAUW funds career development grants and fellowships for women. GED and HiSET programs run through state adult education offices, usually free. This directory covers FAFSA offices, community colleges, adult education, and women's scholarships.
New Jersey Superior Court Family Part handles family law in each of its 15 vicinages. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DHS. Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Trenton are the largest cities. Legal Services of New Jersey coordinates six regional LSC programs, and the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV) supports women statewide.
NJ Community College Opportunity Grant is the go-to education resource in the New Jersey area for financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Dial (609) 584-4480 for an initial conversation about your situation. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.
(609) 584-4480 · Statewide program · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Federal student aid application for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Hours 24/7 online — free for qualifying women.
(800) 433-3243 · Online application · 24/7 online · Visit Website
NJ Community College System serves women in New Jersey and surrounding New Jersey communities with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Dial (609) 392-3434 for an initial conversation about your situation. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.
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Rutgers University serves women in New Brunswick and surrounding New Jersey communities with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Call (848) 445-4636 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.
(848) 445-4636 · New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Douglass Residential College — Rutgers provides financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support for women in New Brunswick. Contact (848) 932-9197 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.
(848) 932-9197 · 50 Bishop Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Apply for Pell Grants, federal loans, and work-study for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Need-based grant of up to $7,395/year for undergraduate students. Does not need to be repaid for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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American Association of University Women — fellowships and grants for women pursuing degrees. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Multiple scholarship and loan programs supporting women pursuing higher education. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Education grants for women who are primary financial support for their families and pursuing education. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Scholarships for low-income women age 35+ pursuing technical/vocational training or undergraduate degrees. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Education support and scholarships for low-income mothers pursuing post-secondary education. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free national scholarship search engine with millions of scholarships for women, minorities, and adult learners. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free college planning, scholarship search, and SAT prep from the College Board for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free official SAT practice in partnership with the College Board for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training who need vetted, plain-language information on enrollment counseling, financial aid, scholarships, and adult learner support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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