Obama: Planning On Introducing Scholarships for Single Mothers

Single working mothers have perhaps the toughest job of all

, in having to take care of their families on their own. A goal or a wish for many moms that has to be put on hold because of family responsibilities, is higher education. However, President Obama, together with his new administration, is encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships will give working mothers a great chance to improve their futures. With his Scholarships for Moms program, Obama, while encouraging people of all ages to seek higher education, is targeting working moms in particular. The Scholarships for Moms program builds on the federal government's long-standing offer of Pell grants. Applied for through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Pell grants are the most commonly applied for forms of aid for students going to college. The Obama administration, to encourage more mothers to return to school, is now making some changes. The biggest incentive is the amount of money that is being offered for the Scholarships for Moms program. The maximum amount awarded through Pell grants is about $4,000 per student, but for mothers who apply to the program, that amount is increased to $5,000. These grants are intended to allow working moms to return to school and earn a degree. That will allow them to better provide for their families now and in the future. The administration also envisages that by equipping mothers with skills to earn more money as working professionals will also be a stimulus to the economy. Moms can receive an education without worrying about the costs of school or having to pay back money for a loan. Another great incentive for moms in considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in almost any type of higher education institution. Both four-year universities as well as smaller community colleges, are covered. You can go to a private school or a public one. One option for busy moms who can't stay on campus is to study through online courses. Basically the government's Scholarships for Moms program is a comprehensive attempt to get mothers who are keen back into the classroom. The Obama scholarship attempts to take the worry out of returning to school. Working moms can earn a degree in almost any area of interest. This means that they can be fully equipped to provide for their families. Higher education no longer has to be an unfulfilled wish or an unobtainable goal. The Scholarships for Moms program was designed to help create a brighter future for mothers and their children.

Obama: Planning On Introducing Scholarships for Single Mothers

By: Marlon Jackson

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