Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

When searching for financial aid, the application requirements for particular awards can become discouraging, especially for parents returning to school. However, you can use those specifications to your advantage. The key is to locate the scholarships out there that fit you and your interests. After you've filled out your FAFSA and applied for college scholarships for moms, like the awards from the American Association of University Women, start looking for additional unique scholarships.…

This past Tuesday, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker and officials from the University of Wisconsin announced a plan for a new and innovative online degree program.
Keeping adults in mind
Titled the UW Flexible Degree, the program boasts flexibility and aims to help adults begin, continue and complete their degrees after taking time off from school. Walker included himself in this demographic, as he worked for the Red Cross during his senior year and never finished his degree.…

Starting July 1, there will be a new scholarship for mothers returning to college: the Mommy Blogger Scholarship, offered by parenting blog Assistance for Single Mothers. The winner of the annual award will receive $1,000 and the chance to develop her own blog about motherhood.
On Tuesday, blog publishers Influenced Media announced the impending arrival of the scholarship program. In order to apply for the award, mothers simply visit the site and fill out the application.…

School may be out for kids, but many community college and university doors are still open this summer. Now, adults can take advantage of the less crowded campuses, smaller class sizes and more personalized attention (not to mention quieter libraries) synonymous with summer learning.
Research your options
When it comes to campus tours, standard advice warns prospective students against visiting a school during the summer months.…

Once you decide to return to college, you may realize you're not quite sure what field to study. For moms heading back to school, here are some tips for choosing your major:
Do what you love
It's been said a thousand times before, but honestly, you want to pick a major you love and are willing to dedicate yourself to. Plus, after you graduate, this field will become your career area, so it should be a subject that maintains your interest.…

Whether you're a student parent or a mom considering pursuing a college degree in order to improve your job aspects, it's important to know that social media is playing a big role in many peoples' job searches these days.
According to a survey of recent college grads conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 41 percent of 2012 college graduates in the market for a job are using social media to help them land one.…

A successful graduate of UCLA Extension, one of the country's oldest and largest continuing education providers, is speaking at her alma mater's graduation ceremony about her path to success.
Currently, Judge Elizabeth White works at the Los Angeles County Superior Court. She says her path to a judicial career began by earning a paralegal certificate at UCLA Extension. Before working toward the certificate, she earned an undergraduate degree from the school in French Literature.…

Whether you're enrolling in online courses or trying night school, returning to college can be scary. But some fears adults and parents have aren't that frightening when you take a closer look:
Standing out because of your age
The prospect of being the only 30-something amidst packs of 20-year-olds is daunting. But it's also unlikely, as more and more adults are returning to school now.…

Returning to college means course selection, trips to the bookstore and countless hours in classes and in front of a computer - and on top of all that, college-bound parents have to balance their children's schedules. But many universities are now offering childcare programs and support for mothers earning their degrees. Here are some services to look for:
Family Housing
Some colleges now provide housing for parents and their children on campus.…

Whether you are a student parent or a mother who is already part of the workforce, balancing all of your responsibilities can be a challenge. However, a recent study conducted by Staples revealed that using an electronic tablet - such as an iPad - may make achieving a work-life balance easier.
The survey of 200 tablet users found that 80 percent said the devices help them improve their work-life balance.…