subject: Government Grants: Designed For Encouraging Moms to Get a Degree [print this page] If someone had to ask you to explain a government grant, could you? Many are uncertain as to what it means exactly. Nevertheless the government under the much admired current administration is working hard to help working mothers in returning to college. 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. The Pell grants a huge asset is making many potential student moms pay attention like never before. Federal Pell grants are the most common type of government financial aid awarded for college, and they have been around for many years. The Pell grant plays a huge advantage to any student awarded such aid as it does not require repayment at the end typical of a normal loan. Seeking an undergraduate degree? Then you have a good running in being awarded the Pell grant formed specifically for those without a bachelor's or professional degree. With such advantages it's no wonder that the Scholarship for moms program is being paid so much attention by single, working mothers. The current president as well as his administration is encouraging mothers to attend college through the funds which have been made available through the Pell grants although there is no specific program given. 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. Other sources will be needed to supplement college cost which may not be covered by the federal Pell grant aid. It must be noted that you are not limited to tuition once awarded money. Other requirements which maybe needed when it comes to education may include laptops, books, travel and of course housing. 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. Such a federal program makes for a favorable choice when it comes to single mothers who are working and wish to earn a degree. College can now be obtained regardless of your financial status or family needs. A government grant given through the Pell grant program has assisted in encouraging many to enroll into college. As a working mother this is especially true. Returning to college and obtaining a degree is certainly the encouragement being given by the current administration to all single mothers working a permanent job.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.
Government Grants: Designed For Encouraging Moms to Get a Degree
