Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Moms pursuing a college degree are often very budget-conscious.
After all, many are depending on grants for parents, scholarships for mothers and other financial aid to help pay their tuition and help their families make ends meet while they're in school.
One of the biggest expenses every parent has to account for is food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a family of four (two adults and two young children) can spend anywhere between $520 and $1,013 per month on average on food.…

There's good news and bad news when it comes to the flu this year. The good news is that there haven't been a lot of cases in most parts of the country so far. The bad news is that it may get worse.
Health officials say that so far, so good when it comes to the nasty virus.
"If you look at the nation as a whole, we are seeing low activity across the country," said Tom Skinner, a spokesman for the U.S.…

Many moms choose to pursue a college education through online degree programs.
In fact, a recent report titled the Survey of Online Learning, conducted by Babson Survey Research Group and the College Board, found that the number of students taking one or more online course has surpassed 6 million. Nearly one-third of all students in higher education are now taking at least one online course.…

When 30-year-old Amy McGregor decided to go to school to get a college degree, she admits that she had no idea what she wanted to study or what she wanted to do once she graduated.
In fact, she told the Montana Kaimin newspaper that money was tight so she enrolled at the University of Montana to take advantage of the student loan money she could get.…

Nursing is a popular major among mothers pursuing a college education for several reasons. A career as a nurse can be emotionally-rewarding, lucrative and offers many moms a flexible schedule that helps them master the work-life balance.
In addition, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the job prospects for registered nurses are expected to be excellent over the next decade.…

Higher education is steadily becoming more available to students from all walks of life. Thankfully, you've probably already received help in the form of single mother scholarships, which are dedicated to making it possible for anyone who is motivated to get a degree make their dreams come true.
As a single parent, you are likely well aware of the value of having a supportive community that you can rely on in times of need.…

The beginning of a new year often prompts people to set goals and resolutions for the year ahead.
While any mom pursuing a college degree has clearly set a very large goal for herself, student parents may want to resolve to do things that will make their lives easier during this busy time of their lives.
Starting off the new year with a clean, organized closet is one resolution that can give moms going to college a clean, fresh start to 2012.…

While being a single parent can be an extremely challenging (yet very rewarding) experience, single moms should know they are not alone.
According to SingleParentCenter.net, there are approximately 14 million single parents in the U.S., caring for 21.6 million children.
The website reports that about 80 percent of single mothers are employed outside of the home, with 50 percent working full-time and 30 percent working part-time.…

As a mom, you have probably heard the saying that "it takes a village." Whether you're raising a child, pursuing an education or embarking on any other type of journey, your so-called village may consist of a spouse or significant other, family and friends.
Depending on what stage of life you are in, the people who support you may vary. But experts say having friends is especially important throughout life.…

Many moms are quick to feel guilty about how well they balance parenthood with other parts of their lives.
According to Parenting magazine, experts say that some of the things mothers commonly feel guilty about doing are not only beneficial to themselves, but to their children as well.
For instance, leaving your child at home to get errands done may make some parents feel that they're somehow minimizing the amount of time they spend with their little ones.…