Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

No matter how you look at it, pursuing a college degree can be an expensive endeavor.
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.…

Many mothers decide to begin or finish working toward a college degree in order to maximize their earning potential.
After all, those with a bachelor's degree typically make significantly more money than those without one. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2009, the average salary for adults ages 25 to 34 with a bachelor's degree was $45,000, while those with a high school diploma or other equivalent degree earned an average of $30,000 per year.…

A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that individuals under the age of 35 have been hit especially hard by the recession.
The national survey of more than 2,000 American adults found that 41 percent believe that younger adults have been hit harder by the negative economy than any other group.
In addition, 69 percent said it's more difficult for today's young adults than their parents' generation to pay for college, find a job, buy a home or save for the future.…

A recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that college graduates are more satisfied with their jobs than other workers.
The survey of more than 2,000 American adults found that 37 percent of college graduates are "completely satisfied," 46 percent are "somewhat satisfied" and 16 percent classify themselves as "dissatisfied."
In comparison, among those who currently do not have a college degree but are working toward one, 30 percent are completely satisfied, 51 percent are somewhat satisfied and 19 percent are dissatisfied.…

While going to college is an investment in your future, many people worry about the rising cost of getting an education.
According to the College Board, the average tuition 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.…

Many mothers pursuing a college degree are doing so in order to be able to get a job they like and help their families enjoy financial stability upon graduating.
Others want to complete their college education in order to maximize their earning potential. After all, having a bachelor's degree can significantly impact how much money one makes.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2009, the average salary for adults ages 25 to 34 with a bachelor's degree was $45,000, while those with a high school diploma or other equivalent degree earned an average of $30,000 per year.…

There is no time like the present for college students who are graduating this semester to begin their job search.
A recent study conducted by Georgetown University's Center for Education and the Workforce found that the unemployment rate for recent bachelor's degree graduates stands at about 8.9 percent.
Yes, the job market may be a bit difficult, but the fact that you have a college degree will likely help you land a better paying job than if you didn't have the educational background.…

There's no denying the fact that college can be a difficult transition for any student - regardless of age. However, a recent survey conducted by the College Board found that one-third of college freshmen don't feel like their high school did a good job preparing them for college.
The nonprofit organization's survey polled more than 1,500 high school graduates from the class of 2010 that had begun taking college level courses.…

A new report is a worthwhile read for anyone considering taking out a student loan to pay for college.
A nationwide survey of bankruptcy lawyers conducted by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), found that 81 percent have witnessed the number of individuals with college loan debt increasing either "significantly" or "somewhat" over the past few years.
"The amount of student borrowing crossed the $100 billion threshold for the first time in 2010 and total outstanding loans exceeded $1 trillion for the first time last year," said NACBA president William E.…

Increasing one's earning potential is one of the main reasons many mothers decide to pursue a college degree. After all, data show that those with a college education make considerably more than those without one.
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 for those with a high school diploma or other equivalent degree.…