Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

A continuing education program for adults with Down syndrome in Colorado is switching hands, but still providing educational opportunities to those with the condition.
Mile High Down Syndrome Association, which has served Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region for 31 years, is taking over the ALIVE! continuing education program, which stands for Ability, Life Skills, Independence, Vitality and Education. For the past five years, it has been run by the Denver Adult Down Syndrome Clinic.…

With so many campus and online schools in the nation, it can be difficult to choose the right one. Thankfully, a number of search engines are popping up that can help narrow your search. One new resource is College Navigator, a search tool created by the U.S. Department of Education that aggregates school information and helps you fine-tune your search. For adults returning to school, there are some specific college amenities to keep in mind when searching for the perfect fit.…

When it comes to tracking non-traditional students' success in school, many institutions are lacking vital information. According to a recent survey by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association and Insidetrack, 43 percent of educational institutions polled do not track the retention and degree completion rates for non-traditional students, such as adults returning to school. Only 16 percent noted a full understanding of the causes of students leaving and not completing degrees.…

School may be out for kids, but many community college and university doors are still open this summer. Now, adults can take advantage of the less crowded campuses, smaller class sizes and more personalized attention (not to mention quieter libraries) synonymous with summer learning.
Research your options
When it comes to campus tours, standard advice warns prospective students against visiting a school during the summer months.…

A new survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) reveals that children of all ages are planning on spending more than ever on their dads this Father's Day.
The NRF's 2012 Father's Day survey found that gift-givers will spend an average of $117.14 on gifts for dear old dad - a figure that's up 10 percent over last year and the highest amount in eight years.…

Having a fulfilling, successful career while simultaneously raising a family without feeling like either responsibility is getting short-changed can be difficult. Still, achieving a good work-life balance is something most working mothers strive to do.
The task may be easier said than done, depending on where you live. A recent study released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ranked 34 countries based on three criteria - the amount of time spent on personal activities, the employment rate of women with children and the number of employees working more than 50 hours per week - to determine the most family-friendly nations.…

U.S. soldiers are trained to cope with dangerous situations and tough decisions, but a lot of returning veterans face a new kind of struggle: college. Fortunately, universities like Sierra College in California continue to develop veteran services.
According to National Public Radio, Catherine Morris - former Marine and current academic advisor at Sierra - felt that the school needed to offer more for its veteran students.…

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.…

While the decision on whether to be a stay-at-home mom or a working mom is a personal one that involves a lot of different considerations, those thinking about going back to school to get a college education and pursue a career might be interested in the results of a new survey released by Gallup.
The poll of more than 60,000 American women revealed that stay-at-home moms are more likely to be depressed, sad or angry compared to their working counterparts.…

The story of a college-bound teen who overcame some big obstacles in her life may serve as inspiration for anyone struggling with the decision of whether or not to pursue a college degree.
Dawn Loggins, 18, grew up poor in North Carolina. However, she says that she wants to go to college to break the cycle and have a better life.…