subject: Obama Offering Scholarships For Single Mothers [print this page] Having to take care of their families on their own, working single mothers have probably the toughest job of all. For many moms, a wish or a goal that has to be put on hold in order to take care of other responsibilities, is higher education. Together with his new administration, however, President Obama is encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships will offer working mothers a great chance to improve their futures.
Obama is urging working moms in particular to participate in his Scholarships for Moms program, whilst still encouraging people of all ages to seek higher education. Building on The Scholarships for Moms program, is the long-standing offer of Pell grants by the federal government. The most commonly applied for forms of aid for students going to college are Pell grants. These are applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. To encourage more mothers to return to school, the Obama administration is now making some changes.
The biggest incentive is the amount of money that is being offered for the Scholarships for Moms program. $4000 per student is the maximum amount awarded through Pell grants. That amount is increased to $5,000 for mothers who apply to the program. The goal of these grants is to allow working moms to return to school and earn a degree that allows 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. Without worrying about the costs of school or having to pay back money for a loan, Moms can receive an education.
An additional great incentive for moms considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in nearly all types of higher education institution. Both four-year universities as well as smaller community colleges, are covered. You can choose either to go to a private school or a public one. An option for busy moms who can't stay on campus is to study through online courses. The government's Scholarships for Moms program really is a comprehensive attempt to get eager mothers back into the classroom.
The Obama scholarship basically takes a lot of the worry out of returning to school. In almost any area of interest, working moms can earn a degree. This means 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 is designed to help create a brighter future for mothers and their children.
