Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

When a mom starts to feel the nest growing empty, she might start looking around for things to do besides working the same job or keeping the same hobbies. For a mom who may never have pursued higher education before, with children attending classes regularly, it may seem more appealing to try her hand at university as well. Going to the same school as her children may be a bit strange at first, but there are ways to cope with the transition, and having someone to talk about college fears is always an added benefit.…

It is a big transition for single mom to get back into the classroom, but for her children, it could be earth-shaking. Not all kids do well with change on the home front, especially little ones, and it may require a lot more differences than just fewer hours with mom around. Daycare, and after school programs may be in order, while clubs and extracurricular activities that don't fit with mom's new schedule could be off the table.…

Coming up with funding to cover all of the college experience may seem like a daunting task. The average price for a four-year degree keeps going up, with the U.S. Department of Education reported recently that, in some areas, higher education costs more than $40,000 per year. College scholarships alone may not be enough to propel a single mom through the entire degree experience, but there is alternative funding to be had.…

Sometimes a single mom may know she wants to go back to school but is not certain what to study. There are plethora careers to choose from, but not all will be appealing, and some offer less income or worse hours than others. Certain choices have become more popular over the years with moms, though, and have become stand-out majors for those seeking college scholarships.…

It may feel like going to college from day one is like being set adrift in a massive academic sea, but there are plenty of resources available to single moms on a college scholarship to help with orientation and finding tools to help them succeed. Offices around the campus are geared toward assisting students with getting their bearings, finding good habits and helping them manage their college careers, so familiarizing with these different areas can be a great help in getting settled.…

Going to school requires a lot of dedication and sacrifice - less time with the family, more hours spent out of the house, and when there is time at home much of it is spent on chores or studying. There is some added relief financially from college scholarships, but with fewer hours remaining for work, money will likely be tight. Saving is crucial for single moms in this position, as kids aren't getting any less expensive and less money will be coming in for a while.…

Managing a hectic lifestyle is nothing new for a single mom, but dealing with the rigors of college could throw anyone off their game. Maintaining a college scholarship requires composure and presence of mind, so getting overwhelmed won't work for those who want to be successful.
Here are a few good ways to relieve stress that won't interfere with regular daily schedules and can help overall quality of life:
•Get plenty of exercise.…

For those seeking higher education to provide a better upbringing for their kids, single mother scholarships may be the best option to pursue. There are plenty of resources out there to help match moms with available funds, but once this money is received, managing it appropriately is important, especially as work hours are reduced to make room for a school schedule.…

Want to go to college but don't want to leave the kids home alone or get a job to cover the expenses while you're there? Being your own boss and making due with what you already have and know are solid options for single mother scholarship recipients who prefer to make their own hours and still get a fair paycheck. Especially for those taking classes remotely, being a freelancer or running a domestic business is a desirable option.…

For mothers with scholarships there can be many reasons why attending college in-person just won't work. Some are too far from a college to make commuting a reasonable choice. Others work full-time and can't attend during regular hours. Another group feels it's more important to stay home and raise the kids. Fortunately for all single moms, the internet provides a gateway to almost any school in the world, due to the online degree programs they offer.…