Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

A non-profit in Chicago is awarding five lucky adult students with $1,500 each toward tuition.
Resources for the Education of Adults in Chicago, or REACh, is a group of colleges, universities and corporations around the city providing financial aid for adults returning to school as well as information about educational opportunities. This scholarship aims to raise awareness about and support the growing number of adult students.…

This July, mother of two and current student at Columbia Southern University (CSU) Kelly Dripps received a Hero Behind the Hero Scholarship.
Over the course of the year, CSU has presented 12 scholarships to family of U.S. military members and public safety personnel. Every two months, the school awards two relatives - a spouse or child - of these public servants.…

Upon receiving a scholarship or financial aid for moms and enrolling in school, your child may prove to be your best support system. Not only do you want to succeed in your classes, but you also want your son or daughter to do well. Since both of you are pursuing education, you can use this bond to fuel both of your pursuits.…

A new campaign for Empowered UCLA Extension, a 12-month certificate program integrated with career coaching, is using celebrities to encourage adults to go back to school and pursue their career dreams.
The program will offer $2 million in scholarships, applied to tuition and fees, in the names of famous actors such as Pierce Brosnan, Sally Field, James Franco and Cuba Gooding, Jr.…

A local Springfield, Missouri man is giving back to the city's Drury University through scholarships for those struggling to pay for college.
Stanley Ball recently presented a $50,000 gift for evening school students, as well as a $10,000 donation to scholarships for traditional students.
"Drury works very hard to make college affordable for traditional and nontraditional students," said Aaron Jones, interim dean of the College of Continuing Professional Studies.…

With so many campus and online schools in the nation, it can be difficult to choose the right one. Thankfully, a number of search engines are popping up that can help narrow your search. One new resource is College Navigator, a search tool created by the U.S. Department of Education that aggregates school information and helps you fine-tune your search. For adults returning to school, there are some specific college amenities to keep in mind when searching for the perfect fit.…

When you begin applying for scholarships for moms and other financial aid options, you're likely to hear certain myths about the application process from others. As you fill out these applications, keep the following points in mind.
Scholarships are for students with severe financial need
This is a common rumor circulating among college students, but it turns out that not all awards are granted to individuals with great financial need.…

On July 13, Harrison College announced that it is now accepting applications for the second annual Working Moms Scholarship. The award aims to help women who balance the demands of work, family and school.
A private college with 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, as well as online programs, Harrison presents students with associate's and bachelor's degrees in five schools: business, health sciences, information technology, criminal justice and veterinary technology.…

Single parents and adults head back to class in a variety of ways. Some land a substantial package of financial aid for mothers or scholarships for single parents and go to school full-time. Others take classes part-time while balancing work, family and education. Now, adults can not only take online classes, but also actively participate in webinars, which are presentations, lectures, workshops or seminars transmitted over the web.…

Summer is often the time of the year to do all those things you can't normally fit into your busy schedule. For many adults, this means going to summer school and pursuing their unique passions.
Try something new
Who says learning can't be fun? In Phoenix, Arizona, The Paradise Valley Unified School District offered woodshop as the first summer continuing education course.…