Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

As a parent returning to university, financial aid for moms can be a great help, and applying for as many awards as you're eligible for may help your chances. But how do you make your scholarship form stand out from the rest? Here are a few quick tips to improve your application:
Choose carefully
When you select which scholarships to apply for, examine the requirements and then submit applications to those whose desired traits are ones you possess.…

Moms who've decided to return to school may have to readjust to studying for exams. After applying for financial aid for moms and starting classes, though, and the best way to study can easily come back with a few pointers.
Organization
The first step to being skilled at studying is having the right materials. You can't study well unless you have good notes to review.…

Hope Wood, the recipient of this year's ARAG Chad Hensley Diversity Scholarship at Iowa's Drake Law School, is not just an exceptional student - she also happens to be a mom.
Her award comes from ARAG, a global provider of legal solutions. Founded over 75 years ago, the company focuses on topics from education and empowerment to planning and prevention.
"We are proud to recognize Hope as the recipient of the ARAG scholarship," said David Murray, ARAG president and chief executive officer.…

When it comes to tracking non-traditional students' success in school, many institutions are lacking vital information. According to a recent survey by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association and Insidetrack, 43 percent of educational institutions polled do not track the retention and degree completion rates for non-traditional students, such as adults returning to school. Only 16 percent noted a full understanding of the causes of students leaving and not completing degrees.…

Returning to school can be hard to balance with the responsibilities of motherhood, but staying organized can make it work. Here are some tips to consider when enrolled in university as a parent:
Study space
The easiest way to ensure that your class project doesn't become your child's next art project is to create an area specifically for your course materials.…

Once you've made the decision to return to college and have finished all of the applications for financial aid for moms, the process of course selection awaits you. The task of determining which classes to take each semester may seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips for enrolling in the right courses:
Requirements
First and foremost, you need to know which classes are required as an undergraduate and for your future major.…

It makes sense for moms to connect their passion for learning and working with their love for their children. The four mom engineers behind the 2013 Chevy Malibu did just that.
These women are changing the game of the automotive industry, not only by advocating for female engineers but also through helping create cars catered to a mother's life. General Motors is quickly recognizing the importance of shrinking the gender gap, and is doing so by supporting scholarships for moms and other women.…

When applying to colleges, it's important to examine the programs for parents. While some schools may not offer much assistance for moms like you, others can provide support that will help you succeed when you return to university. Here are some characteristics to look for:
Places for children
If you're considering living on campus, see if any colleges provide family housing options.…

For anyone going back to school and looking for financial support, the options can seem daunting. Not only are there many monetary awards available, but they all have different names and conditions. The first step in applying for financial aid, scholarships and grants is understanding what each is.
Financial Aid
For the most part, this is used as an umbrella term.…

The SR Education Group announced today the launch of their new Single Parent Scholarship program, which will award lucky recipients with $2,000. The scholarship will be given out six times a year.
The company created this scholarship for single parents because studies show that 28 percent of single-parent families in the U.S. live at or below the poverty line. For these moms and dads, the thought of spending money and taking time off from work in order to go back to school may seem impossible.…