subject: Grants for Moms: Higher Education for High Achievement [print this page] Grants for Moms: Higher Education for High Achievement
It still remains true that learning and gaining knowledge are important to high achievement. Unfortunately many people don't have access to quality education opportunities. Providing education for moms is one way to help them and their children. The federal scholarships for moms are a new and important way of encouraging women to earn a degree. The program was touted by President Obama as a way to help mothers gain entrance into institutes of higher education. The money comes from the federal Pell Grant program, and the $5,000 award can be used at schools of all types. The $5,000 can go toward paying for tuition and books or for childcare during class hours. This openness and flexibility is meant to give mothers all the opportunity they need to go to school. The areas of study which are acceptable is another area of openness. Courses of study are available in all areas, from English and literature to medicine and science. Whether it's a focus on industry or art, there are many study programs that can provide the education for a steady career. If you are willing to take some chances, you may find success in places you didn't expect. Although scholarships for moms provide a place to start, for many people it is difficult to know where that education will lead them. Even as you're sitting at home you can gain understanding of career prospects by doing web research. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is one trusted resource. The handbook provides analysis about a job field's recent past as well as current trends and future predictions. Based on a ten year period, this guide also makes projections about how each sector and specific careers will develop. To find information about required education or training, salary, job projections and more, CareerOneStop is another valuable publication. Doing job searches on trusted websites and search engines can provide lots of valuable information. Doing various searches and visiting many sites can give a 'big picture' view of the areas of interest to you. A slow economy shouldn't slow down the pursuit of education. When work production increases again, there will be a need for hard-working, knowledgeable people who can get the job done. The Scholarships for Moms program can help ensure that mothers are in a better position financially in the coming years.
