Help To Improve Your Future: Obama Scholarships For Moms

The US economy is going through some tough times

, but there are some bright spots that should encourage you to look to the future. The government is encouraging women to go to college through Obama scholarships for moms. Mothers of all types have the chance to get a quality education that will no doubt benefit their families and future employers.

The funds that make Obama scholarships possible are called Pell Grants. Obama and the government made some changes to these grants to make it easier for moms to go back to school. Now Pell Grants worth over $5,000 can be awarded. It's an increase of more than $1,000 over the former maximum for these awards. These grants are intended to help low income students, and this includes single mothers in many cases. This fact is reason why the government is encouraging moms to go back to school. Having money to go to college could benefit both stay-at-home mothers and working mothers.

Also, there are other benefits to these grants to add incentive for mothers to enroll in college. Obviously many students choose to attend large colleges and universities. For many single mothers this isn't an option, and it has prevented them from going to college. The Pell Grant, however, takes this situation into account. These particular Pell Grants make it possible for a working mom to attend college part-time or for a stay-at-home mom to take online courses. You can study anything: nursing, business, education and more. The important thing is not the major but rather that single moms have more opportunity.

For single mothers, an Obama scholarship may be just the break to start on a new path. There are simple steps to look into applying for a scholarship. First, you have to fill out the online application for federal student aid called the FAFSA. The application is free and there is a lot of information available to help you learn what is out there for you. You should also remember that the American Opportunity Tax Credit program states that the first $4,000 of your education is free. Consider this tax credit as well as the chance of getting a grant when weighing your options.

Working or stay-at-home single moms now have a great opportunity to continue their education in college. Government grants and free opportunities do two things. They help moms better care for their families, and they increase the money that moms can make as key members of the workforce. The Obama scholarships help women have the chance to improve their family's future as well as their own.

by: Marlon Jackson

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