subject: Obama Initiating Scholarsh Ips For Single Mothers [print this page] Single working mothers have probably the hardest job of all, having to take care of their families all by themselves. For many moms, a wish or a goal that has to be put on hold in order to take care of other responsibilities, is higher education. With his new administration, however, President Obama is encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships will give working mothers a great chance to improve their futures.
While people of all ages are encouraged to seek higher education, Obama is urging working moms in particular with his Scholarships for Moms program. The Scholarships for Moms program builds on the federal government's long-standing offer of Pell grants. The most commonly applied for forms of aid for students going to college are Pell grants. These are applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. To encourage more mothers to return to school, the Obama administration is now making some changes.
The biggest incentive for the Scholarships for Moms program is in the amount of money being offered. $4000 per student is the maximum amount awarded through Pell grants, but that amount is increased to $5,000 for mothers who apply to the program. The purpose of these grants is to allow working moms to return to school and earn a degree. That in turn allows them to better provide for their families now and in the future. The administration also hopes that equipping mothers to earn more money as working professionals will also be a stimulus to the economy. Without worrying about the costs of school or having to pay back money for a loan, Moms can receive an education.
Another great incentive for moms considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in nearly any type of higher education institution. Four-year university courses are covered as well as smaller community college courses. You can go to a private school or a public one. If staying on campus isn't an option, then busy moms can study through online courses. The government's Scholarships for Moms program really is a comprehensive attempt which attempts to get eager mothers back into the classroom.
The Obama scholarship really takes a lot of the worry out of returning to school. In almost any area of interest working moms can earn a degree, so that they are fully equipped to provide for their families. Higher education no longer needs to be an unobtainable goal or an unfulfilled wish. Designed to help create a brighter future for mothers and their children, is the Scholarships for Moms program.
