Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

For many moms with college scholarships, the upcoming final exam season could mean the difference between passing and failing certain classes. Cramming at the last minute won't help bring up grade point averages, but with work and family to contend with, it may seem like there isn't any time left in the day to devote to hitting the books. Especially with Thanksgiving and the winter holidays right around the corner, attention can easily be distracted to these other activities, leaving coursework to suffer.…

For single moms, there may not be a lot of money left over in the event of a vehicular emergency. Many see their cars as their lifeline to work, school and beyond, relying on these machines to get them basic sustenance and bring them to entertainment. When these cars break down, they can be very costly to repair, meaning any steps a single mom with a college scholarship can do on her own to keep her roadworthy are vital.…

Going back to school might mean a whole new wardrobe, a different life schedule and possibly even technology to facilitate this change. Single moms with college scholarships may be hard-pressed to afford such tools as laptops and tablet computers, things that can make going to class, taking notes, studying and writing assignments much easier. On the other hand, some educational outlets offer discounted and even free computers, so making a conscious decision about which is a better fit on an individual level can be a great help.…

Being uncomfortable in the classroom can easily lead to distraction, and single moms with college scholarships need to pay close attention. They have so much riding on them and so many factors in the balance that little things like being too cold shouldn't be allowed to interfere with the learning process. There are plenty of obstacles in the path to higher education, but knowing what some of these are can help moms plan ahead and avoid them as best they can.…

Going to school and being the primary breadwinner ostensibly means a single mom already has two jobs, and adding a third can make the situation feel untenable. No matter how close it is to finals season, college scholarship standings can't stop a child from getting a cold or a boss needing someone to cover an extra shift. This can result in some overly stressful periods, and when it feels like there's no way to make the tasks easier, single moms might easily get frustrated.…

Going through a separation and divorce can leave a rift in families that can be hard to fill, and being a single mom with college scholarships will mean more time and attention needs to be diverted away from the family mending process and help kids adjust. To assist with that progress, many may consider getting a pet, but that too could present a slew of additional problems for single moms to deal with.…

There are major concerns that single moms with college scholarships will face in deciding to go back to school in the first place. Guilt, anxiety and other negative emotions could occlude their ability to succeed, as their minds won't be focused on learning and getting good grades.
In order to overcome these issues, single moms need to acknowledge these concerns and deal with them before they can get out of hand.…

Sometimes after a long day of school, work, meal prep and studying, watching television just doesn't cut it, and reading a book is so reminiscent of classwork that it may not be relaxing at all. Having a hobby that is both helpful to the family and a stress reliever can help single moms with college scholarships do even better with balancing finances and finding time to unite with children at the end of the day.…

It's cold out, the holidays are approaching, life is getting more stressful with a college scholarship to balance against kids and chores, and now single moms need to worry about watching their weight, too. It can be hard when it doesn't feel like there's enough time in the day to plan or prepare healthy meals, but there are some ways to do it without breaking the bank.…

Single moms with college scholarships need to be wary of the expenses they incur while in school. Simply saying they will spend less on certain items or go out to eat less might not be enough to balance work, school, kids and home, since stress can make laziness a more appealing option.
The intricacy of affording a college education is one area where some may feel tempted to slack off and think about later, since it can be a very stressful and time consuming process to work out the intricacies of budgeting.…