Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Mothers who are on the fence about committing the next four years of their lives to an undergraduate degree may mention money as a reason to avoid it. According to the Los Angeles Times, while college is a major expense, it is still one of the surefire ways to career advancement.
The numbers to support the argument to head to college are staggering.…

As 2011 comes to a close, you may finally be ready to take the plunge and invest in a higher education. Thanks to single mother scholarships, you can find enough financial aid to make your dreams a reality.
Start looking for grants and college scholarships dedicated to supporting students pursuing a particular career or belonging to a particular demographic in January so you don't accidentally miss any deadlines.…

Celebrating New Year's Eve as a parent isn't always what it used to be, before you had kids and started pursuing a college education.
Expensive nights out at a local restaurant or club just aren't in the cards for many student parents, especially because doing so often means double the expense since you have to pay a babysitter as well.
Taking the kids out isn't realistic for many, either.…

Getting a college degree is a great way to start a new career or to bring your current career to the next level.
Statistics show that getting a bachelor degree can increase your earning potential, too. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2010 individuals with a bachelor's degree made an average of $1,038 per week, compared to $767 per week for those with an associate's degree, $712 per week for those with some college (but no degree) and $626 per week for those with a high school diploma.…

While grants for parents, college scholarships and other financial aid help moms who want to pursue a college education offset the costs associated with obtaining a degree, the busy holiday season may make it seem nearly impossible to fulfill all of your school, family and home responsibilities.
Mothers, no matter what stage of life they're in, are experienced at multitasking.
In fact, a recent study conducted by researchers from Michigan State University and Israel's Bar-Ilan University found that moms spend more time multitasking at home.…

A new study conducted by Ivory confirms how many mothers feel on a daily basis - being a mom is hard!
The survey of 1,000 American moms revealed that 80 percent think motherhood is actually more complicated today than it was 20 years ago. And while they may be more stressed out and busier than ever, almost nine out of 10 moms think they're doing a better job balancing it all than their mothers did.…

The number of college students taking online classes is on the rise. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the Sloan Consortium revealed that the number of students taking at least one online course has surpassed 6 million. In all, nearly one-third of all students (31 percent) in higher education are taking at least one online course.
Online learning offers a lot of benefits to students, especially mothers who are trying to balance the demands of school and family.…

Many mothers pursuing a college education hope to find a fulfilling, enjoyable and profitable job when they graduate.
Luckily, many U.S. companies are now offering working moms family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, on-site child care, flexible work arrangements, on-site fitness centers and even prepared take-home meals.
Working Mother magazine recently released the list of the 100 Best Companies for Moms, based on the benefits they offer their employees.…

Like any big decision, figuring out what kind of work you want to do takes a lot of consideration and research.
For some, a natural talent, interest or passion makes deciding on what type of education and career to pursue easy. However, many others struggle with how to parlay these things into a job that will actually pay the bills and offer fulfillment and enjoyment on an on-going basis.…

While online learning is attractive to many mothers pursuing a college education, experts say virtual learning can be difficult for some people.
An online professor who writes for the website StudentsOver30.com says that students who are the most successful in this type of learning environment share a few attributes.
"If you are self-disciplined, excel at time management and feel prepared to ask questions, then you have a reasonably good chance of succeeding in an online learning environment," according to the website.…