subject: Obama Bringing In Scholarships For Single Mothers [print this page] Having to take care of their families on their own, single, working mothers have perhaps 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. President Obama, together with his new administration, is, however, encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Working mothers are being given a great chance to improve their futures by Obama scholarships.
While encouraging people of all ages to seek higher education, Obama is particularly targeting working moms with his Scholarships for Moms program. The Scholarships for Moms program builds on the federal government's long-standing offer of Pell grants. The most commonly applied for forms of aid for students going to college are Pell grants, applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The Obama administration is now making some changes to encourage more mothers to return to school.
The biggest incentive for the Scholarships for Moms program is in the amount of money being offered. The maximum amount awarded through Pell grants is about $4,000 per student. That amount is increased to $5,000 for mothers who apply to the program. The purpose of these grants is to allow working moms to return to school and earn a degree. That in turn allows them to better provide for their families now and in the future. By equipping mothers to earn more money as working professionals, the administration also hopes that this will also stimulate the economy. Moms can receive an education without the worry of school costs or of repaying a loan.
An added incentive for moms considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in nearly any type of higher education institution. 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. One option for busy moms who can't stay on campus is to study through online courses. The government's Scholarships for Moms program is a comprehensive attempt to get mothers back into the classroom.
The Obama scholarship basically takes a lot of the worry out of returning to school. Working moms can earn a degree in almost any area of interest so that they are fully equipped to provide for their families. Higher education no longer needs to be an unobtainable goal or an unfulfilled wish. Designed to help create a brighter future for mothers and their children, is the Scholarships for Moms program.
