subject: Obama Grants for Moms: An Investment for Our Future [print this page] Obama Grants for Moms: An Investment for Our Future
Education is always an important key to a good future. The President has on many occasions emphasized the need for a strong education system. Grants and scholarships are just the beginning of efforts to try to make over higher education. For decades, college prices have steadily increased. Besides tuition and housing, fees for books, travel and eating are often not covered. Many young adults choose to forgo college because of the cost. Working, single mothers are particularly hit hard. Helping single mothers get an education helps their families and future employers. The President believes in this and has begun a mission to create scholarships for moms. There is no difference between Federal Pell Grants and Obama grants. The name "Obama grants" came as a result of the President's emphasis on educating moms. These grants award a student over $5,000 to go to college. This is over $1,000 above the previous maximum, and it's a big help to moms who want to return to school. With these grants for moms, they can pay for tuition, books or any other school-related expenses. Another worthwhile program is the American Opportunity Tax Credit. Under this incentive program, education costs up to $4,000 are cleared. The $4,000 grant is especially great for low-income students. A grant for a working mother as well as a tax credit can help fund much-appreciated educational advancement. There are plenty of options on where, when and what a student can study. Moms and students of all kinds can go to school with a little less to worry about. Increasing educational opportunity and performance is undoubtedly one of the President's goals. With some changes to the lending system, many graduate and undergraduate loans will be less costly. There is more government emphasis on properly preparing students for their future at all levels of education. The President believes community colleges need to become viable options. A 2-year degree or the time spent learning a technical school from a community college can be a tremendous asset. In a 2007 speech called Reclaiming the American Dream, the President said that making college education more available is "the best investment we can make in our future." So far Obama's actions are backing up his words. The mission to educate all Americans is certainly helped by providing scholarships for mothers. Traditional and non-traditional students alike have numerous opportunities to put their education first.
