Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

As a mom, you know how hectic it can be to try to balance work and the responsibilities of being parent. These are often the reasons why many mothers put off pursuing earning a higher education, but grants for parents and scholarships for moms are encouraging starting to have people to think twice about passing on college.
One degree that individuals might be able to fit work toward in between their daily responsibilities is an associate degree.…

As scholarships for moms continue to become more available, parents are looking to attend college to better their careers and provide for their families. Mothers who previously had to put their dreams of enrolling in college aside to take care of children are now finding themselves working toward a degree.
Nontraditional students who need flexible schedules are turning to online programs to obtain a degree in between working and managing their families.…

Now that more scholarships for moms and grants for parents are becoming widely available, mothers are taking the opportunity to return to school. One option that is growing in popularity is online education. Some scholarships can be used to pay for tuition at accredited online schools, making this a viable option for parents.
OnlineEducationDatabase.com reports that one of the biggest advantages of studying online is the wide range of programs available.…

When pursuing higher education, there are many different program and degree options depending on your academic level and potential career path. Choosing the right one for you is often the first step to heading back to school.
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For those adults who did not get a chance to receive their high school diploma, the General Educational Development Test can be taken to prove secondary educational proficiency.…

Some moms know exactly what they want to study in college, but others do a lot of research on the various degree options for mothers. While majors such as education and nursing have been historically viewed as good options for moms, there are others as well.
The Washington Post recently highlighted some of the best jobs for women. Jobs expert and author Laurence Shatkin researched hundreds of professions and weighed factors such as earnings potential, job growth and outlook and then highlighted those in which women make up more than 80 percent of the workforce.…

No matter how old - or young - you are, having a support system is important for anyone working toward a college degree.
A Maryland mother recently learned first-hand how valuable it is to have someone to lean on and encourage you while you're going to school. The Gazette newspaper reports that fourth grade teacher Elizabeth Sutherland got the support she needed to complete her master's degree program from her son, Stephen, who graduated right along with her.…

A recent survey of the college graduating class of 2012 conducted by job search engine website SimplyHired.com revealed that job security is among the biggest concern for many students about to enter the workforce.  The majority (33 percent) of new college grads selected job security as the most important characteristic of a potential employer.
"The focus on job security is significant, as this year's graduates entered college during the height of the recession," said Gautam Godhwani, CEO ofSimplyHired.com.…

Many people want to pursue a college degree in order to start a new career. While some people know exactly what they want to study as well as what they want to do when they graduate, others have a hard time narrowing down their options.
Those who need help figuring out what they might enjoy doing - and what they are likely to be good at - may consider taking a career skill assessment test online.…

The idea of a "cushy" job that requires little time and effort but pays well is a dream-come-true for some people. Realistically, most of us know that even the jobs that seem easy take some effort, even if it was years of hard work and dedication put forth in order to be able to sit back and reap the benefits later on.…

Data shows that getting a bachelor's degree can help boost your earning potential.
For instance, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that individuals whose highest level of education is high school made an average of $31,000 per year in 2010. For those whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree, the average was $58,000.
In addition, recent research from the Pew Research Center reveals that over the course of a 40-year career, college graduates are expected to make about $650,000 more than those without a college degree.…