Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

It's no secret that the American job market is extremely tough right now, even entry-level jobs have become extremely competitive. If you've been looking for a job for months and can't seem to get your foot in the door, perhaps now is the perfect time to make an investment in education to land an interview at your dream job.
At first glance, college may seem like a huge expense, but there's a wide variety of funding options that can help you get into the degree program of your choice.…

If you're a mother who is working multiple jobs and struggling to make ends meet, there's a superior way to create a better life for yourself and your family. Higher education is more affordable than ever, so if you have a dream career, now is the ideal time to make it a reality.
Start your process by going to a career counselor.…

Mothers who are thinking of heading back to school to complete a bachelor's degree have a wide world of academic disciplines to sift through. Choosing a major is a huge step in a person's college application process, so it's vital that these people do a bit of soul-searching, talk to a career counselor and reach out to their friends and family for guidance in their career endeavors.…

If you've been working temporary jobs while you've been searching for a full-time position, you probably know how underwhelming these positions can be. Going in and out of temp agencies is no way to start your career, so now may be the ideal time to head to college to pursue the career you've always dreamed of.
Higher education has become increasingly affordable, and students have a wide range of college scholarships and grants at their disposal.…

If you're a mother who has been paying her dues in the working world, then you're probably holding out hope that your employer will recognize your efforts. Even if you land an interview for an administrative position, a lack of education could be a detriment to your chances. Now could be the perfect time to head to graduate school and show your boss that you have the initiative to be a wise choice for your company.…

If you've been struggling to make ends meet by working multiple jobs, you owe it to yourself and your family to try and give them a better life. Earning a college degree will put you on the fast track to a fulfilling career, and it will drastically improve your earning potential and your chance of finding a job with long-term security.…

No matter what kind of business venture you've been dreaming of undertaking, a lackluster economy means that you'll need to hit the ground running with a solid business plan and a way to attract customers. Going to college to earn a business degree could be a great way to bounce your ideas off of professionals and gain a clear idea of how to realize your dream.…

A career change is not uncommon in today's business world. While there aren't many direct statistics that track the changes over a person's lifetime, it's likely that an individual will change a career at least two to three times over the course of his or her working life. So if you're not feeling satisfied in your current position, now could be the time to head to college and find exactly what works for you.…

Now that your children have graduated college and are off starting their own professional lives, you may be feeling a void in your life and may not know where to turn. Now might be the ideal time to pursue a career you may have put on hold when you had children and expand your academic horizons by enrolling in a degree program.…

Mothers who are thinking of heading to college to pursue their passions already know that a degree can increase their earning potential and increase their chances of landing a job. However, one of the silver linings of attending a university are the people you'll meet along the way who could provide everything from a positive recommendation to a job opening.
Students should make sure to befriend a few of their professors, as these individuals can provide a wealth of insider knowledge.…