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.
Delaware Family Court handles custody, visitation, and child support statewide through three county courthouses (New Castle, Kent, Sussex). The Division of Child Support Services operates under DSS. Wilmington and Dover are the population centers. Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI), Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, and the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence support women.
UD's Newark flagship enrolls 24,000+ students across 150+ majors and is the state's primary research university. The Office of Financial Aid helps Delaware mothers package Pell, state SEED, and institutional aid; admissions@udel.edu is the main intake email. Adult-learner pathways available through UD's ACCESS Center.
302-831-2000 · 104 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
DSU is Delaware's HBCU in Dover with strong programs in nursing, education, and aviation. The Office of Financial Aid offers aggressive packaging for first-generation and low-income students; call 302-857-6060 or email admissions@desu.edu for adult-learner admissions counseling.
302-857-6060 · 1200 N DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website
Delaware Tech's Owens Campus serves Sussex County with affordable two-year degrees and workforce-training certificates in healthcare, IT, and skilled trades. Tuition is among the lowest in the region and many mothers qualify for the SEED Scholarship. Call 302-856-5400.
302-856-5400 · 21179 College Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
SEED covers tuition and mandatory fees at Delaware Tech (and the first two years at DSU and UD) for Delaware high-school graduates who meet GPA and timely-enrollment requirements. Mothers returning to school may qualify if they didn't use it the first time around; call 302-735-4000.
302-735-4000 · Statewide Program · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
DHEO at 401 Federal St Dover administers state grants and scholarships including the Inspire Scholarship, B. Bradford Barnes Scholarship, and Need-Based Scholarship. Counselors at 302-735-4120 can review your FAFSA results and identify which state programs you qualify for.
302-735-4120 · 401 Federal St Suite 2, Dover, DE 19901 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
WilmU is a private nonprofit headquartered at 320 N DuPont Hwy New Castle, known for evening, weekend, and online programs designed around working adults. Mothers can call 877-967-5464 to speak with an admissions counselor about accelerated degree completion and credit-for-experience options.
877-967-5464 · 320 N DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
DOE's adult ed programs run free GED prep, adult literacy, and ESL classes at locations in every county, with daytime and evening options. Most sites accept rolling enrollment; call 302-735-4000 to find a class near you and ask whether childcare is offered.
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The FAFSA at studentaid.gov is the gateway to every federal aid program including Pell Grants, work-study, and subsidized loans, plus most state and institutional aid. Mothers should file as soon after October 1 as possible to maximize state-aid eligibility.
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The Pell Grant is a need-based federal grant of up to $7,395/year that doesn't have to be repaid. Most Delaware mothers earning under about $60,000 with one child qualify for at least partial Pell; file the FAFSA to confirm your award amount.
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AAUW awards graduate fellowships and dissertation grants specifically for women, including the American Fellowship for women completing doctoral programs and the Career Development Grant for women re-entering higher education after time away.
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P.E.O. funds five programs supporting women's education including the P.E.O. Scholar Awards for doctoral candidates and the Program for Continuing Education for women whose education was interrupted. Delaware has active P.E.O. chapters that nominate local candidates.
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Live Your Dream is a cash grant of up to
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The Patsy Mink Foundation provides education-support awards specifically for low-income mothers with minor children pursuing post-secondary education. Awards are modest but flexible — usable for childcare, transportation, or tuition.
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Scholarships.com is the largest free scholarship database with millions of awards. Mothers can filter by demographic (single mothers, women in STEM, first-generation) and by Delaware-specific awards to surface relevant opportunities efficiently.
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BigFuture is the College Board's free college-planning hub with major exploration, college search, scholarship database, and financial-aid calculators. Useful for Delaware mothers helping high-school children compare cost and fit across schools.
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Khan Academy partners with the College Board to provide free, personalized SAT practice. Mothers preparing themselves for college re-entry or supporting a high-school student can use it for adaptive practice tests and detailed answer explanations.
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