subject: Obama Will Make Scholarships Available To Single Mothers [print this page] Single working mothers have probably the hardest job of all, in having to take care of their families on their own. A wish or a goal for many moms that has to be put on hold in order to take care of other responsibilities, is higher education. President Obama, together with his new administration, is, however, encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships are giving working mothers a great chance to improve their futures.
While encouraging people of all ages to seek higher education, Obama is particularly targeting working moms with his Scholarships for Moms program. The Scholarships for Moms program builds on the federal government's long-standing 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. The Obama administration is now making some changes to encourage more mothers to return to school.
For the Scholarships for Moms program, the biggest incentive is with the amount of money being offered. The maximum amount awarded through Pell grants is about $4,000 per student, but for mothers who apply to the program, that amount is increased to $5,000. 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. In addition, the administration hopes that equipping mothers to earn more money as working professionals will also be a stimulus to the economy. Moms can receive an education without worrying about the costs of school or having to pay back money for a loan.
Another great incentive for moms in considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in almost any type of higher education institution. As well as smaller community colleges, four-year universities are covered as well. You can choose to 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 is a comprehensive attempt to get mothers back into the classroom.
The Obama scholarship attempts to take the worry out of returning to school. In almost any area of interest, working moms can earn a degree. This means 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 designed to help create a brighter future for mothers and their children.
