Archive | 2012

Flexibility key for working moms

September 6, 2012

A new survey reveals job flexibility is key for American workers. The second annual Labor Day Workplace Study conducted by Harris Interactive for professional staffing firm Mom Corps found that flexible work options are a priority for many, and that they are willing to take a cut in pay in order to get it.
The online survey of nearly 1,100 adults found that nearly half of working adults (45 percent) are willing to give up some percentage of their salary for more flexibility at work.  The average they were willing to relinquish is 8.6 percent, a number that is almost double the amount from last year's study.…

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Survey reveals many families don’t save for college

September 5, 2012

There's no denying that the cost of getting a college education has skyrocketed in recent years. According to the College Board, the average annual cost for a four-year public college or university is $8,240 for in-state students and $20,770 for those who live out-of-state. Private college is even more expensive, averaging $28,500 per year.
However, a new study found that many Americans are not adequately prepared to foot the bill.…

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Convincing your kids to get out of bed in the morning

August 30, 2012

Once you enroll in a postsecondary institution with the help of grants for parents and scholarships for moms, you'll need as much time as possible to focus on your studies in order to pass your courses with flying colors. That being said, it can be difficult to establish a school-life balance if you have little ones at home who don't want to get up for class.…

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Helping your children get a good night’s rest

August 30, 2012

If you're working toward a degree with help from grants for parents and scholarships for moms, you know how important it is to squeeze in extra time at the end of the day to study. However, this may be easier said than done if you have kids at home who don't want to go to bed.
No child wants to call it a day, especially when there's more fun to be had around the house.…

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Learning to say no to your kids as a busy student

August 30, 2012

Finding grants for parents and scholarships for moms to use toward a degree program means taking on additional responsibility. If you're a parent who has trouble saying no to your kids, you might find it tough to balance your priorities once you're a student.
That being said, there are a couple of ways that you can get used to saying no and make more time for your studies.…

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Avoiding a mountain of debt after graduation

August 29, 2012

As a prospective student, the idea of taking on student loan debt is unavoidable and dissuading, even as you pursue a degree to further your career. However, there are a few ways that you can reduce the amount of debt you're in once you graduate from college.
1. Only borrow what you can afford.
Prior to enrolling in a postsecondary institution, know how much you can afford to borrow.…

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Handling child tantrums when you need to get work done

August 29, 2012

Once you obtain the grants for parents and scholarships for moms and you enroll in a postsecondary institution, your life is going to get more hectic. Between taking care of the kids and trying to maintain your career, schooling can become more than a handful.
With crying children at home, studying can be nearly impossible. However, there are a few ways you can quell temper tantrums and keep the peace while you're earning your degree.…

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Penn State gains recognition for online degree program

August 28, 2012

Now that grants for parents and scholarships for moms are becoming widely available, more schools are offering online programs to cater to the needs of nontraditional students. However, some postsecondary institutions have been providing internet-based degree programs for years, one of them being Penn State.
Recently, The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences' B.A. in Energy and Sustainability Policy degree program received recognition from the Sloan Consortium for being the top online program of 2012, according to Penn State Live.…

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Accredited online schools gaining ground on traditional colleges

August 28, 2012

As more scholarships for moms and grants for parents become available, adults who previously didn't have a chance to finish their college careers are returning to school. A degree can not only help individuals obtain a better job, but land a higher-paying position.
To take care of their families and maintain full-time jobs, more people are looking to accredited online schools to meet their needs, according to USA Today.…

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UW campuses offering online master’s degree program

August 27, 2012

As more people look to earn degrees with grants for parents and scholarships for moms under their belts, parents are turning to accredited online programs to obtain a higher education. As a nontraditional student, an adult enrolled in an internet-based program can work toward a degree while fulfilling parental duties.
With the growing number of nontraditional students in mind, five campuses in the University of Wisconsin (UW) system have banded together to create an online master's degree program, according to the Journal-Sentinel.…

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