Getting back to the books with scholarship assistance
October 2, 2012
For some mothers, attending college may feel out of reach, either for childcare or income reasons. There are always means for overcoming such roadblocks, but only if women remain dedicated to their educational needs and avoid feeling too defeated.
There are plenty of programs available for working and single parent scholarships, as well as school-backed grants and other public funding for adults looking to improve their educational status. Online search engines as well as local inquiries can match up moms with the money they need to get back to school.
Funding the dream
A leading problem with putting moms in the classroom is the lack of money many feel they have to facilitate this endeavor. For those already working a regular job, or sometimes more than one just to make end's meet, it may feel like taking time from that to attend classes is an unreasonable expectation given their tenuous financial situations.
Obtaining working single mother scholarships can help alleviate some of the stress associated with the monetary hardships of going back to school. These programs are sometimes even available through current employers, as long as the degree being pursued or classes taken directly relate to the line of work the person is engaged in.
Finding the time
As mothers and returning students, these women are tuned to think of their children first and sometimes forget about themselves. Integrating kids' school activities into time for moms to do their work and get their academic shopping done can make it easier to handle all the new chores that will be added to the daily routine, an intangible expense that could also give mothers with scholarships pause.
Returning to the routine of school and homework can be difficult, especially for women who already feel stretched thin by other obligations. Managing these tasks may require some patience and an adjustment period, and fine tuning could become a regular practice while moms and their kids find the best way to meet all their various needs. In some instances, changing class times or mode of attendance may be best, granting mothers time to work from home or attend classes in the evenings when childcare is easier to obtain.
