Obama Grants: Will They Help To Encourage Moms to Get a Degree
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Marlon Jackson
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2010-03-11 21:06:44 |
Although higher education is important, often a number of obstacles can hinder potential students from enrolling in college. At the top of this list, especially for single mothers, are family obligations and financial concerns. Obama grants meant to encourage mothers to return to college to earn a degree attempt to ease some of the concerns associated with going to college.
The purpose of federal grants can be seen in many cases to help disadvantaged groups to attend college. An endowment often given to low-income students, is the federal Pell grant. Since the Obama administration has stated that it places a high priority on education, the benefits of Pell grants have been augmented to be a greater help to potential students. In particular, working moms are especially encouraged to apply for the Scholarships for Moms program, which is just a title given to a portion of the standard Pell grant program. The administration believes that equipping low-income mothers to earn a degree will provide a stimulus to the lagging economy and be a great benefit to families of those mothers by increasing their earning power in the work force.
With the high cost of education these days, $5,000 from a Pell grant may not seem like a lot of money but consider the other expenses associated with going to college. A student has to pay for books and supplies, housing and travel expenses as well. For a single mom, miscellaneous expenses can also include childcare. A great advantage of the Pell grant award is that the money awarded does not necessarily have to be applied to college tuition. On condition that any expense that can be seen to be necessary to obtaining an education, can be covered by the grant money.
Finally, consider that this program doesnÃt cater specifically to traditional students; it provides opportunity for traditional and non-traditional students alike. Any mothers who want to return to college to earn a degree are just as welcome as a student who is fresh out of high school. Consideration is given equally to mothers who would like to stay home and take care of their children while doing online courses, to potential students who would prefer to go to a small community college. The most important thing is that all willing students are able to earn a degree that will provide them with significant opportunity in the job market.
Obama grants are an effort by the current administration to show that education truly is the key to a bright future. By allocating a significant amount of money to pay for education, everyone from working mothers to young adults has a chance to go to college.
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