Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Whether you're already pursuing a college degree or are just considering it, odds are you have thought long and hard about what you'll do with a degree when you graduate.
While some moms return to school to realize their dream of being a college graduate, many others view the process as a way to help them get the job or career they've always dreamed of.…

As a mom, you've probably remarked how 24 hours each day just isn't long enough for you to fulfill all of your responsibilities. For instance, the following phrase, or one similar to it, may have actually been spoken by you or someone you know: "I can't possibly get the laundry done, wash the kitchen floor, clean the bathroom, do the grocery shopping, go to class, study, care for and entertain my children and bring the car for an oil change today.…

The number of single mothers in the U.S. has been steadily increasing in recent decades. According to the Census Bureau, there were 10 million single American moms with kids under the age of 18 in 2011. That's up considerably from 3.4 million in 1970.
SingleParentCenter.net reports that about 80 percent of single mothers in the U.S. are employed outside of the home, with 50 percent working full-time and 30 percent working part-time.…

Being a mom can be tough, regardless of whether you stay at home, work outside of the home or are pursuing a college degree. But a Wisconsin mother who works, is going to college to become a nurse and raising a family is proving that it can be done.
According to the Herald Times, 41-year-old Kelly Ness is currently going to school full time while working 30 hours per week as a nursing assistant.…

Getting a college degree can be an expensive endeavor, regardless of what school you choose. According to the College Board, for the 2011-2012 school year, public four-year colleges charged an average of $8,244 in tuition and fees for in-state students, while out-of-state students paid an average of $12,526. Private nonprofit four-year colleges charged an average of $28,500 per year in tuition and fees.…

A recent comment by Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen has re-ignited what many people refer to as "The Mommy Wars."
Speaking about republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's wife, Ann, Rosen said, "His wife has actually never worked a day in her life. She's never really dealt with the kinds of economic issues that a majority of women in this country are facing."
Ann Romney responded via Twitter saying, "I made a choice to stay home and raise five boys.…

There's no denying the fact that balancing the demands of motherhood with pursuing a college degree can be challenging. This busy life often requires moms to become experts in multi-tasking.
Now, a new survey reveals that college students of all ages are taking part in some risky behaviors, all in the name of juggling a lot of responsibilities at once.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that almost 80 percent of college students in San Diego County admit to using a cell phone while driving, and about half send or receive text messages while behind the wheel.…

As more adults utilize grants for parents and scholarships for mothers to seek a postsecondary degree, schools are providing more resources to nontraditional students who are furthering their education.
Recently, a new online baccalaureate degree program in computer science was announced at Oregon State University (OSU) to provide individuals with more learning opportunities, regardless of where they may be situated. The program will allow nontraditional students to use their previous education to improve their credentials and obtain further accreditation on their own time.…

Being a single mother can be challenging - even for Hollywood celebrities.
Actress January Jones, who stars on the hit TV show "Mad Men," recently opened up about being a single mom to her now 7-month-old son, Xander.
"I was back when the baby was only 6 or 7 weeks old so it was difficult," the actress, 34, told Us Weekly.…

A recent survey conducted by Working Mother magazine revealed that 68 percent of women say a clean house helps them feel calmer. However, as almost every busy mom - working outside of the home or not - can attest, keeping your house clean can instantly zap any feelings of peacefulness.
The survey, published in the magazine's April/May issue, also revealed that moms tend to have a lot of guilt when their homes are not as clean as they want them to be.…