Are You a Mom Wanting to Go Back to School? Obama is Making it Easier Than Ever to Get Scholarships

By: Fred Jackson | Posted: 28th September 2009

Some startling statistics are galvanizing President Obama to take action. There are a surprising number of single-parent households right now, and a major factor in that is unemployment. Statistics also show that mothers with college degrees are considerably less likely to live below the poverty line or be unemployed. What all that means, is that when you have a college degree, you have a better chance at a good-paying job in the field of your choice.

What Is President Obama Doing?

President Obama has recently raised the amount of the Pell Grant, which is a need-based grant geared towards lower income students. You have to meet the criteria of being low-income, but even if you already earn too much there are options for you that do not mean taking out expensive loans.

A Word Of Warning

There are lots of ads and websites out there claiming to have federal money to give you for school. Nobody is allowed to give out federal money except the federal government. Do not fall for their trap, no matter how desperate for college money you get.

What you should be looking for are legitimate applications for grants (like the Pell Grant) and scholarships. These sources give you money you never have to pay back, giving you the chance to get yourself set up to succeed in school and later in life.

Online Education

Obama's back to school initiative money can also be used for online colleges. That means working mothers like you who want to go back to school don't have to worry about finding someone to take care of the kids while you're in class.
Finally, don't worry if you don't qualify for the Obama grant. You still have the chance to cash in! The website http://www.scholarshipsformomsfinder.info/ is offering a $10,000 award, but you have to register. The next drawing is approaching, so register now!
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