Being a single mom is probably the hardest job on the planet! Trying to raise the kids, pay the bills and somehow secure a better future for you and your family. You know on some level that a degree is probably the only way to stop this daily struggling. The real question isn't what should you do, but rather how can you pay for school and where would you find the time?
Statistically speaking single moms without a degree or certification are living below poverty level. That means you are struggling every month, even every day! If this rings true for you, it's time to stop, think, and act! You and your CHILDREN deserve better! You know you don't want the future to be a replay of today.
OK, let's get to some answers! First, we will tackle the where would you find the time question.
Online Degree
You may not be aware of this, but technology now makes it possible to actually earn a degree online! This means you can sit in the comfort of your home and attend classes and never leave your living room. No worries about who will watch the kids when you are away at class! You also have the ability to choose when you attend class. Maybe the best time for you is before the kids get up in the morning, or maybe you prefer the quiet at night when the kids are in bed, the choice is yours! If you want it bad enough, you can find the time!
Secondly we will tackle that how will you pay for it question.
Scholarships for moms
There are literally thousands of scholarships for moms available today! You can find the vast majority of them online! The types vary from Merit (meaning you excelled in certain classes or sports or in the arts) to Minority Scholarships. These require that you qualify and apply. The Minority Scholarships are aimed at moms, religious groups, ethnic groups and do require that you be low income. For single moms, this could be the ticket for you!
If you don't qualify for those and even if you do, you can always register for General Scholarships! These are readily available online and only require you to register and then they pick a winner, sort of like a raffle. You can certainly, and are encouraged to register for as many scholarships as possible! This increases the opportunity to have all of your college expenses paid for!
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