Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

When 30-year-old Amy McGregor decided to go to school to get a college degree, she admits that she had no idea what she wanted to study or what she wanted to do once she graduated.
In fact, she told the Montana Kaimin newspaper that money was tight so she enrolled at the University of Montana to take advantage of the student loan money she could get.…

According to SingleParentCenter.net, there are approximately 14 million single parents in the U.S., caring for 21.6 million children.
The website reports that about 80 percent of single mothers are employed outside of the home, with 50 percent working full-time and 30 percent working part-time. In addition, as many as 27 percent of single mothers live in poverty with their children.
Now, a new study conducted by the Women's Foundation of California suggests that many of the state's single mothers are struggling to make ends meet.…

While many mothers work out of necessity to help their families financially, others join or stay in the workforce simply because they like it.
A recent study of employed mothers conducted by researchers at the University of Louisville found that many would work even if they didn't have to.
Researchers interviewed 40 American and Canadian working mothers for the study, which is published in the February issue of Gender & Society.…

If you are a working mom, managing your job and parental obligations can be extremely difficult. However, by pursuing a position that allows you to freelance and work from home, you can develop a schedule that facilitates your role as a mother and employee.
Several industries support workers who operate entirely on a freelance basis, including print and online media, graphic design and data entry.…

With high unemployment rates continuing throughout the country, many people who are looking for work may be wondering where the best place to find a job is.
Mothers who begin or return to college often do so to increase their earning potential and help make their families more financially independent upon their graduation. After all, getting a bachelor's degree can positively impact just how much money one brings home each week.…

A program that is meant to inspire young Hispanic women to go to college is helping some moms pursue their dream of getting a college degree as well.
The Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program (HMDP) at Arizona State University (ASU) is one of several programs located throughout the country that helps girls prepare themselves for college. Girls apply in 7th grade and attend various workshops the campus of ASU throughout their 8th grade and high school years.…

Individuals who want to land a high-paying job after graduating from college may want to consider going to work on Wall Street.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reports that securities employers paid the highest average starting salary for Class of 2011 bachelor's degree graduates.
NACE's Winter 2012 Salary Survey shows that securities employers paid an average starting salary of $58,571.…

Students at some Connecticut colleges will have to pay more to pursue their dream of getting a degree beginning next year.
The state Board of Regents for Higher Education has voted to increase tuition and fees at four state universities and 12 community colleges by more than 3 percent in the 2012-2013 school year. The vote will mean that some students attending these schools will pay nearly $700 more per year to go to college.…

Many people use social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter to stay in touch with friends and family. However, soon-to-be college grads should know that many employers are also using these sites to recruit and research potential employees.
While some believe that social networking may help them in their job hunt, others worry about blurring the lines between their professional persona and their personal one.…

According to U.S. News & World Report, approximately 25 percent of college freshman do not return to school after their first year to finish their degree.
The reasons they decide to stop or put their education on hold vary and can include burn-out, lack of motivation, financial problems, a job offer or entering the military. However, many decide to return to school to finish their degree program later on after they've started a family, gotten some work experience and decided what they really want to do "when they grow up."
The thinking that most college students start to pursue their degree immediately after graduating from high school and finish in four years simply isn't the norm anymore.…