Small business start up is tough but you can do it if you persevere. I would suggest contacting the small business association - search under woman start up... Small business are in for a rude awakening if there is a huge turnover in the political landscape -
You should go to the small business association website. It has a vast amount of good information. Getting funding doesn't come quickly - much time/paperwork is required for any of these sources.
Congrats on the success of your business! I too started my own business and not through grants or freebies - through my savings/personal loans. If you have a good product, put in lots of hard work - meaning 70 + hour weeks it, willing to sacrifice - you can achieve much. Unlike some of these posts - I never had the luxury to spend hours, days, weeks or months looking for grant money - I had to jump in with family and friends and make my venture successful!
If you have depleted FAFSA you may have to look at other types of student loans - ie Stafford. Your school should be able to assist - there's loads of money out there you just need to approach the financial office at your school to exhaust all resources. Additionally you may need to subsidize your financial needs by working part time - everything helps!
The school you attend will assist you in obtaining federal money. No matter what your familys income - there is money out there. You do have to pay this money back - however you can defer as long as you are in school.
