subject: Obama Is Giving Scholarships To Single Mothers [print this page] Single working mothers have probably the hardest job of all, in having to take care of their families on their own. Higher education is only a wish or a goal that has to be put on hold in order to take care of other responsibilities, for many moms. Together with his new administration, however, President Obama is encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships are giving working mothers a great chance to improve their futures.
While people of all ages are encouraged to seek higher education, Obama is urging working moms in particular 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. Now the Obama administration is making some changes to encourage more mothers to return to school.
For the Scholarships for Moms program, the biggest incentive is in the amount of money that is being offered. $4000 per student is the maximum amount awarded through Pell grants, but 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. In turn, that will allow them to better provide for their families now as well as in the future. By equipping mothers to earn more money as working professionals, the administration also hopes that this will also stimulate the economy. Without worrying about the costs of school or having to pay back money for a loan, Moms can receive an education.
Another great incentive for moms in considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in almost any type of higher education institution. As well as smaller community colleges, four-year universities are covered as well. You have the choice of going to a private school or a public one. If staying on campus isn't an option, then busy moms can study through online courses. The government's Scholarships for Moms program really is a comprehensive attempt which attempts to get eager mothers back into the classroom.
With the Obama scholarship, the worry of returning to school is removed. 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. An unfulfilled wish or an unobtainable goal no longer has to be higher education. The Scholarships for Moms program is designed to help create a brighter future for mothers and their children.
