Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Looking for employment but trying to balance a family and school at the same time can seem difficult. There are a lot of different options for single mother scholarship holders, from work-at-home positions to hourly retail spots that offer the kind of flexibility a single mom needs. Many of these can even be found online, meaning there's no need to get a babysitter and go out job hunting.…

Balancing all the time and money expenditures that go along with being a single mom with a college scholarship can make it feel impossible to save anything for the kids, holidays or extra expenses. There are opportunities to manage this feat, though, but finding the way to do it can be tricky without getting some financial advice. Here are some tips to help single moms in college get by.…

Coming up with funding to cover all of the college experience may seem like a daunting task. The average price for a four-year degree keeps going up, with the U.S. Department of Education reported recently that, in some areas, higher education costs more than $40,000 per year. College scholarships alone may not be enough to propel a single mom through the entire degree experience, but there is alternative funding to be had.…

Going to school requires a lot of dedication and sacrifice - less time with the family, more hours spent out of the house, and when there is time at home much of it is spent on chores or studying. There is some added relief financially from college scholarships, but with fewer hours remaining for work, money will likely be tight. Saving is crucial for single moms in this position, as kids aren't getting any less expensive and less money will be coming in for a while.…

For those seeking higher education to provide a better upbringing for their kids, single mother scholarships may be the best option to pursue. There are plenty of resources out there to help match moms with available funds, but once this money is received, managing it appropriately is important, especially as work hours are reduced to make room for a school schedule.…

Chances are as a single parent you do not have a lot of expendable cash on-hand with which to pay for school. Most colleges charge upwards of a few thousand dollars per semester just for tuition, before adding on classes, books and other materials. There's also the opportunity cost to consider - during the hours spent in the classroom and sitting at home studying, there are plenty of others things you could be doing.…

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.…

Working moms are always on a budget, both with time and money, so coming up with the best ways to use both simultaneously are advantageous for her and the rest of the family. Planning meals, doing chores and getting to school all present opportunities where mom can connect with the kids while still getting necessary things done.
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One of the biggest money drains for a mom on-the-go is buying fast food.…

It can be hard to find space at home just to sit and study, especially if you've been away from your children all day. You will naturally want to set aside the books and homework to connect with them, but that can put college scholarships at risk if grades should slip. There are ways to separate space and define hours more effectively, so that no facet of life is allowed to deteriorate.…

Single moms are used to doing everything on their own without as much assistance as they can in order to stay independent and provide care for their families. Accepting financial aid for mothers may mean that a woman can no longer be as much a sole caregiver and must ask for help from others, including friends and family, as well as older children in the household.…