subject: Government Grants - Initiated To Encourage Moms to Earn a Degree [print this page] Government Grants - Initiated To Encourage Moms to Earn a Degree
While the government under the current administration is putting emphasis on helping working mothers return to college, many people may not know exactly what government grants are. It's interesting to note that such federal programs as ones assisting mothers in attending college are not a new phenomenon's instead they are existing government benefits that have been improved upon and made more aware of to the public. For moms who wish to return to College the Pell grants creates a huge plus point and is certainly causing many to take note. The Federal Pell grants has existed over many years making it one of the many familiar types of government financial aid for the furtherance of college. One huge advantage of the Pell grant is that there is no repayment required unlike a typical loan making it extremely attractive to any students in need of aid. If you do not have a professional degree or a bachelor's but wish to attain an undergraduate degree you have a good chance of being awarded the Pell 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, the current president and the current 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. Although the federal Pell grant is unlikely to cover your full college tuition costs you can supplement it by applying through other sources. With so many benefits it's of no surprise that the federal Pell grant does not limit you once you are awarded funds to the payment of tuition. Educational costs may also include housing, books, laptops and housing as acceptable expenses. Highlighted benefits of the Pell grant program have increased due to the attention been given by the current administration as well as making scholarships for moms' all the more popular. There are many advantages to such a federal program and is greatly beneficial to single, working mothers who wish to earn a degree. For some college was a dream that had to be left on the side due to financial difficulties or family concerns, this is no longer so. A government grant obtained through the Pell grant program has created an opportunity for many to take advantage of further college education. This is especially true for working mothers. There is certainly great encouragement for all single mothers with a full-time job by the current administration to obtain a degree by going to college. The current administration is heartily cheering for single, full-time working mothers to apply for college and earn a degree. Your future could be much brighter than you realize.
