subject: Scholarships For Dads - $10,000 Scholarships Now Available - Apply Today! [print this page] Scholarships For Dads - $10,000 Scholarships Now Available - Apply Today!
During these tough economic times it can be hard to afford to live a comfortable life. It is a widely known fact that having your bachelor's degree will earn you an average of 1 million dollars more during your lifetime than having just your high school diploma. But what if you can't afford to return to college of university to get your degree? Well, you're in luck! President Obama has put forth legislation to encourage dads (and moms) to return to school to prepare for the inevitable economic recovery. Scholarships for dads are currently being offered by dozens of government and private sources.
When Obama took office in 2008, one of his first acts was to increase the Federal Pell Grant to over $5000 per year. This grant can be applied to tuition, books, childcare, transportation, and even living expenses. A great help for any father who needs a little extra money while attending school! The president feels so strongly about encouraging parents to returns to school, that he is currently trying to increase the Pell Grant even more this year.
In addition to the Federal Pell Grant, there are dozens of other free government and private scholarships for dads, such as the TEACH grant and SMARTS grant, worth another $8000 towards college or university. With so many grants and scholarships for dads out there, it can be very overwhelming when trying to figure out which to apply to. Luckily there several free websites online which only require some basic information and provide you with a full list of all scholarships and grants for which you are eligible to apply.
