Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

College students in Texas now have another expense in addition to paying for their tuition.
Lawmakers recently passed a law that requires new and transfer students under the age of 30 get a meningitis vaccination before starting their studies. That means that anyone under 30 who is starting college, going back to college or transferring to a new college must be vaccinated before he or she can start taking classes.…

Mothers who are on the fence about committing the next four years of their lives to an undergraduate degree may mention money as a reason to avoid it. According to the Los Angeles Times, while college is a major expense, it is still one of the surefire ways to career advancement.
The numbers to support the argument to head to college are staggering.…

As 2011 comes to a close, you may finally be ready to take the plunge and invest in a higher education. Thanks to single mother scholarships, you can find enough financial aid to make your dreams a reality.
Start looking for grants and college scholarships dedicated to supporting students pursuing a particular career or belonging to a particular demographic in January so you don't accidentally miss any deadlines.…

A recent survey conducted by leading social education platform Chegg.com reveals that college students are under major financial pressure and are always looking for a good deal.
The poll found that students spend an average of $500 each month on items such as food, clothing, gas, travel, entertainment and personal care.
In addition, many students said they are worried about the economy and how it will affect their job search.…

The holiday season can cause a lot of financial stress for any parent, especially single mothers who are pursuing a college education.
While single mother scholarships, grants for parents and other financial aid help offset the cost of getting a degree, extra expenses for decorations, gifts, holiday cards and attire can quickly add up and cause your budget to be blown.…

Being able to financially provide for their families is a motivating factor for many mothers who are pursuing a college degree.
Data proves that an education is a worthwhile investment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2010 individuals with a bachelor's degree made an average of $1,038 per week, compared to $767 per week for those with an associate's degree, $712 per week for those with some college (but no degree) and $626 per week for those with a high school diploma.…

The statistics on domestic violence in the U.S. are sobering. According to DomesticViolenceStatistics.org, every nine seconds, a woman in this country is assaulted or beaten. In addition, studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually.
While leaving an abusive partner is a challenge, it is often necessary for those who want a better life for themselves and their children.…

No matter how old they are, many people pay for a college education with a variety of methods including loans, grants and scholarships.
While loans are often the easiest type of financial aid to find, some caution against completely funding a college degree on loans, especially for mothers pursuing their education.
The Burlington Free Press recently told the story of a Vermont mother who put herself through college and graduate school while juggling three children at home.…

A new study released by the Brookings Institute reveals that Youngstown, Ohio, has the nation's highest concentration of poverty among the 100 biggest U.S. metro areas.
The report released by the Washington, D.C., think tank also found that as much as two-thirds of the nation's poor have a high school diploma or less.
But there's good news for those who want to reverse the cycle of poverty by getting a college degree.…

Whether they decide to pursue a college degree online or in person, many single parents worry about how they'll pay for their classes.
While many federal and state grants exist to help those returning to school fund their education, scholarships for parents are also plentiful.
In Arkansas, for example, the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas (SPSFNWA) awards more than $300,000 in scholarships each year to more than 100 recipients to help them pay for their education and related living expenses.…