subject: Obama Grants: Providing Scholarships For Moms [print this page] Although the government beneath the popular Obama administration is working hard to assist working mothers to return to college many are still unsure as to what the Obama grant is truly about. There are many existing government benefits that are being given attention that in truth are just reworked federal programs such as ones which help to assist working mothers to attend college. The Pell grants a huge asset is making many potential student moms pay attention like never before.
One of long term and common forms of financial aid which can be obtained through the government particularly for college is known as the Federal Pell grant. For many seeking aid as a student normally requires one to take a loan out with the daunting task of repayment at the end, the Pell grant however does not require this. The Pell grant has been formed to be awarded to those who wish to attain an undergraduate degree. It must be noted that students with a professional degree or a bachelor's will not be awarded such a grant. Scholarships for Mom's program is causing quite a stir mainly due to its great benefits for single, working mothers alike. Interestingly no program comes under that specific name. However, President Obama and the Obama administration are motivating mothers to take advantage of the Pell grants and its funds in attending College.
Another advantage of the Pell grant besides it being a monetary gift is that there are no restrictions in being able to attain other sources when it comes to financial aid. If you require further assistance in covering educational costs application can be made through both the federal programs and non-federal private organizations. The 1st of July 2009 begins the start of the award year which will come to an end on the 30th June 2010 with the maximum being paid out through the Pell grant of $5,350.00. It's unlikely that this amount will cover your full college expenses it does not restrict you from applying to other sources. Furthermore, if you are awarded money, its use is not limited to paying for tuition. Educational costs may also include housing, books, laptops and housing as acceptable expenses.
With the Obama administration focusing its attention on education the Pell grant program and its benefits have been highlighted making the scholarships for moms' all the more popular. The specifics of this federal program are very conducive for single, working mothers to become students who are earning a degree. College no longer has to be just a dream because of family or financial needs.
It is encouraging to see how the Obama grant obtained through the federal Pell grant program has benefited many to go to college. This can be said especially for those working mothers. Returning to college and obtaining a degree is certainly the encouragement being given by the current administration to all single mothers working a permanent job. The current administration is heartily cheering for single, full-time working mothers to apply for college and earn a degree. Your future dreams can come true.
