Jobs & Scholarships

If you are a single mother, chances are you are struggling to make ends meet. Perhaps you have not had the opportunity to get a college education and because of that you are stuck in a low-paying, dead end job. Well, I have news for you. Thanks to the Stimulus Package introduced by President Obama, there is more money than ever earmarked for single moms to gain a college degree.

The government has had the Pell Grant program for many years. But now, the amount you can apply for and receive is up to almost $10,000.00 per year. That is enough to pay for a college education and help you with some of the other expenses that you may have.

Many women hesitate to go back to school because of the financial aspect. It costs a lot of money. You may not want to take out more loans that you will have to repay some day. That is the beauty of a grant. The monies never need repaying.

But you don’t have to stop with the Pell Grant, you need to also spend some time with the financial aid officer at the school. These people are highly trained and can suggest other funding opportunities for you. Many institutions have private scholarships and grants that they are also willing to give qualified applicants.

College can help you get out of the cycle of low-paying jobs and give you a foot in the door to a better income and future for you and your family.