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.
Montana district courts handle family matters in each of its 56 counties across 22 judicial districts. The Child Support Services Division operates under DPHHS. Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the largest cities. Montana Legal Services Association and the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence support women, with strong online self-help for pro se litigants.
Montana University System — Financial Aid serves women in Helena and surrounding Montana communities with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Reach the team at 406-444-6570 to schedule a screening. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Free for qualifying Montana mothers and their children.
406-444-6570 · 2500 Broadway St, Helena, MT 59620 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
University of Montana — Missoula serves women in Missoula and surrounding Montana communities with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Contact 406-243-0211 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.
406-243-0211 · 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Montana State University — Bozeman serves women in Bozeman and surrounding Montana communities with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Contact 406-994-0211 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.
406-994-0211 · 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MT 59717 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings supports Montana women navigating financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Phone 406-657-2011 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. 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.
406-657-2011 · 1500 University Dr, Billings, MT 59101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Great Falls College MSU provides financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support for women in Great Falls. Reach the team at 406-268-3700 to schedule a screening. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.
406-268-3700 · 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Helena College — University of Montana provides financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support for women in Helena. Contact 406-447-6900 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.
406-447-6900 · 1115 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Flathead Valley Community College — Kalispell is a Montana education resource helping mothers with financial aid, GED, college re-entry, and adult learner support. Reach the team at 406-756-3822 to schedule a screening. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.
406-756-3822 · 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Federal Pell Grant information and FAFSA resources for Montana women 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.
800-433-3243 · Online Service · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
Online learning opportunities for Montana students seeking flexible education 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 — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay fees may apply.
406-994-6800 · Online Service · Online 24/7 · 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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