Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

There's good news for mothers and anyone else who is graduating from college this semester. A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reveals that employers expect to hire 10.2 percent more new college graduates from the college Class of 2012 than they did from the Class of 2011.
When employers were originally asked about their hiring plans for the Class of 2012 in September, the projected increase was lower at 9.5 percent over last year.…

Getting a college degree can help increase your job marketability and boost your earning potential.
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 with a bachelor's degree, the average was $58,000.
In addition, recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the unemployment rate for bachelor's degree holders is lower than it is for those who only have a high school diploma.…

A new study has found that ambitious people who achieve their goals are happier than those who don't set and reach goals for themselves.
Researchers from the Franklin Schurz Chair of Management at the University of Notre Dame and the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida looked at data that was collected over a period of 70 years, beginning in 1922.…

This weekend marks the beginning of daylight savings time. Before going to bed on Saturday night, individuals should set their clocks an hour ahead.
While daylight savings time means longer days and is often welcomed by those who want to get outside after work or school, losing an hour can be difficult for some, especially kids.
"Moms with little ones are either bracing for these sleep disturbances or not thinking about it at all and will scramble to get children to sleep afterward with much frustration," said pediatrician and mother Dr.…

It seems there's a holiday for everything - and this is certainly no different. This week marks National Breakfast Week.
Eating a nutritious meal is important, especially for kids.
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it helps keep kids alert and focused on learning," said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Various studies have shown that children who eat a morning meal do better in school.…

A new report released by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the number of Americans with bachelor's degrees has reached its highest point ever.
The report finds that, for the first time, more than 30 percent of U.S. adults aged 25 and older have at least a bachelor's degree. As recently as 1998, fewer than one-quarter of people this age had this level of education.…

While many college students enter college with the intention of graduating from the same school, the reality is that many transfer to other schools first.
According to a recent report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, one out of three students transfers during their college careers at least once.
The report, which analyzed the behaviors of more than 2.8 million students, found that the second year of college is the most common time to transfer, with 37 percent of students choosing to go to a different school.…

Getting a college degree can be expensive.
According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2011-2012 school year at a four-year, public college or university is $8,244 for in-state residents and $12,526 for those who live out-of-state. At private, four-year colleges and universities, the average tuition is higher - $28,500.
And, these prices are likely to go up.…

Committing to go to college and pursue a bachelor's degree takes a lot of consideration. Luckily, moms who make this decision have various ways to help offset the high cost of an education such as grants for parents, single mother scholarships and other scholarships for mothers.
Whether you're a mom who's pursuing a college degree while working or you're about to enter the workforce, you may have already faced the challenge of finding childcare for your kids.…

Are you looking for a reason to take the plunge and go back to college to pursue your dream of getting a degree and finding a job?
Getting a bachelor's degree can help moms of all ages increase their marketability in a competitive job environment as well as their earning potential.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2009, the average salary for adults aged 25 to 34 with a bachelor's degree was $15,000 more per year than it was for those with a high school diploma or other equivalent degree.…