Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Any way you look at it, getting a college degree is 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.…

Whether you're paying for your college education on your own or depending on help from grants for parents, scholarships for mothers, single mother scholarships or other financial aid, odds are you have a credit card.
Although most students don't finance their education using credit cards, a recent study conducted at five different campuses throughout the country revealed that as many as 70 percent of college students have a credit card.…

There's no denying the fact that balancing the demands of motherhood with pursuing a college degree can be challenging. This busy life often requires moms to become experts in multi-tasking.
Now, a new survey reveals that college students of all ages are taking part in some risky behaviors, all in the name of juggling a lot of responsibilities at once.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that almost 80 percent of college students in San Diego County admit to using a cell phone while driving, and about half send or receive text messages while behind the wheel.…

As grants for parents and scholarships for mothers become more widely available, more adults are looking to enroll in postsecondary institutions to finish earning a college degree. In response to the high volume of nontraditional students, schools are continuing to offer more flexible degree programs.
Recently, the University of Pennsylvania announced that it will become one of many schools to now offer free online classes to nontraditional students, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.…

Many mothers pursuing a college degree look forward to reaping the benefits of their hard work in the job market. After all, going to college makes applicants stand out in a difficult job market and increases their 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.…

There's good news for those who are graduating from college this spring and beginning a job search. A new study conducted by CareerBuilder.com and CareerRookie.com indicates that class of 2012 grads are likely to have an easier time finding a job than those who have graduated in recent years.
The survey of more than 2,300 hiring managers at companies of all sizes and industries revealed that more than half of employers (54 percent) plan to hire recent college graduates in 2012.…

Many moms who chose to begin families rather than finish their college careers become interested in going back to school once their kids are a little older. Now that grants for parents and scholarships for mothers are becoming easier to find, more adults are finding the opportunity to obtain a degree while keeping up with their familial obligations.
When planning to go back to school, it's important to hone in on a field that not only interests you, but increases your chances of finding a job after graduation.…

A New York college recently held a contest with a valuable prize. Clarkson University's Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Competition invited individuals to present a business idea to a panel of experts in exchange for college tuition to the university - a prize worth more than $37,000 per year, according to CNN.
In exchange, the school will purchase a 10 percent stake in each of the winning firms.…

President Obama is speaking out about the impending increase in student loan interest rates at colleges around the country.
During recent campaign stops at universities in North Carolina, Colorado and Iowa, the president urged Congress to freeze the interest rate on subsidized Stafford student loans. Interest rates are scheduled to nearly double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent if Congress doesn't act by July 1.…

As more adults utilize grants for parents and scholarships for mothers to seek a postsecondary degree, schools are providing more resources to nontraditional students who are furthering their education.
Recently, a new online baccalaureate degree program in computer science was announced at Oregon State University (OSU) to provide individuals with more learning opportunities, regardless of where they may be situated. The program will allow nontraditional students to use their previous education to improve their credentials and obtain further accreditation on their own time.…