subject: Government Grants: Will They Or Won't They Encourage Moms To Earn A Degree [print this page] For many the idea of returning to college as working mothers seems almost a dream. However it need not be with the assistance of the government beneath the current administration. However do you know what a government grant is all about? Many would like to think that such federal programs which aid mothers in being able to attend college is a fresh and innovative idea, in reality it is simply a reworking of existing government benefits. As a mom the idea of going back to college maybe a dream you never thought could be fulfilled now it can through the Pell grants a huge asset to any potential student.
Financial aid awarded by the government known as the Federal Pell grants has been in existence for many years and is specifically used for the furtherance of college. One has to agree that a huge benefit of the Pell grant is the lack of repayment normally required for student loans making it an attractive benefit. 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. The Scholarship for mom's program with its two distinct advantages has caused a huge stir amongst single, working moms. Mothers are being encouraged to make use of the funds provided through the Pell grants to attend college by the current president and the current administration although no specific grant is named specifically.
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. Aid can be obtained to cover further educational cost through federal programs and private, non-federal organizations alike. The highest amount provided through the Pell grant totals $5,350.00 being awarded from the 1st of July 2009 to the 30th June 2010. So even though this amount will most likely not cover all your college costs, you can still apply for other resources to supplement your federal Pell grant aid. Further the awarded money does not prevent you from using it other then for tuition. Books or a laptop as well as housing or travel are acceptable expenses if they are necessary to pay for your education.
With much attention being paid by the current administration to the importance of further education the scholarships for moms' has become ever more popular also highlighting the many advantages of the Pell grant program. If you are a single mother who is working and wishes to become a student and earn a degree such a federal program fulfills all those specifics. Thankfully many are beginning to realize that family obligations or financial needs does not mean that college is no longer an option.
government grants through the federal Pell grant program are highly beneficial to help get more students to go to college. As a working mother this is especially true. 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.
