The US economy continues to struggle, and that unfortunately leaves many people with uncertain futures. Many people have lost jobs, and finding new employment has been difficult. For new workers and young professionals, the outlook in many areas is filled with few prospects. The bad news is that some experts think these conditions are here to stay for the foreseeable future. New economic opportunities are one way to improve these awful forecasts. Providing opportunity for more people to own their home is just one way Congress and President Obama have tried to help citizens and the flailing housing market. Other serious changes have been made regarding education. The goal is to make loans secure and increase the opportunity for college scholarships. The administration's Grants for Moms initiative is just one development. To ensure children in the years to come value education, it's important to begin with educating mothers. Federal Pell Grants allow mothers to obtain these scholarships. Pell Grants were increased by about $1,000 so that now moms can be awarded as much as $5,000. Low income students, particularly working and stay-at-home mothers can use this money to pay for any of their education needs. The grant can be used to pay for any college fees, the cost of supplies and other miscellaneous expenses that may be needed to ensure you can attend school as scheduled. It's also important to note that school options are not very limited. Moms can use their grants at a variety of colleges and universities. The results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will determine eligibility for scholarships and grants. Going online to complete the FAFSA is essential for any federal aid. There are many other kinds of financial aid as well, and the internet is a great place to research them. It's possible that you learn about opportunities that you didn't know about before. In addition to the internet also call a school's financial aid office to answer aid questions. Part of having a strong foundation for education is making sure there are many financial aid opportunities for students. Sending moms to school has dual benefits: preparing them to be productive members of the work force and allowing them provide for their families. The lasting effects on families are the most important aspect of Obama's scholarships for mothers. Education is necessary to equip our leaders now and to prepare new ones for the future.