subject: Obama - Will Introduce Scholarships 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 higher education is only a wish or a goal that has to be put on hold in order to take care of other responsibilities. President Obama, along with his new administration, however, is encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships will give working mothers a great chance to improve their futures. Obama is urging working moms in particular to participate in his Scholarships for Moms program, whilst still encouraging people of all ages to seek higher education. Building on The Scholarships for Moms program, is the federal government's abiding offer of Pell grants. Applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, Pell grants are the most commonly applied for forms of aid for students going to college. To encourage more mothers to return to school, the Obama administration is making some changes now. 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. That amount is increased to $5,000 for mothers who apply to the program. The goal of these grants is to allow working moms to return to school and earn a degree that allows them to better provide for their families now and in the future. The administration also envisages that by equipping mothers with skills 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. An added incentive for moms considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in nearly any type of higher education institution. Four-year universities are covered as well as smaller community colleges. You can choose either a public school or a private one. If staying on campus isn't an option, busy moms can opt to study through online courses. The government's Scholarships for Moms program is a comprehensive attempt to get mothers back into the classroom. The Obama scholarship attempts to take a lot of the worry out of returning to school. In almost any area of interest working moms can earn a degree, thus they can be fully equipped to provide for their families. Higher education doesn't have to be an unobtainable goal or an unfulfilled wish any longer. The Scholarships for Moms program is intended to create a brighter future for mothers and their children.
Obama - Will Introduce Scholarships for Single Mothers
