All Entries Under “Education”
Student Loans For Single Moms
If you’re a single mom and really want to go back to school, I suggest student loans should definitely be your last resort. While they can definitely be helpful, they’re loans, which means you have to eventually pay them back. But the bright side of a student loan rather than a private loan, is that almost anyone will qualify regardless of your credit score. There are three main types of federal student loans: Federal Stafford Loans These are awarded based on financial need and are regulated by the federal government. They can be obtained through a bank, credit union or directly from the credit union. There are three types of federal … Read More
Grants For Single Moms
After women have children, many feel like going back to school is impossible. Having a full time job while supporting a family is enough to have on one’s plate, but there are tons of grants for single moms everywhere, that can assist you with your transition of going back to school. If you’re unsure of what a grant is, it’s simple, money awarded to you by different organizations that you don’t have to pay back. Many single moms have a false misconception that grants are only given to high school kids. But we’ve created a list below to learn more about the potential opportunities you can take advantage of, if … Read More
Success Stories From Scholarships For Moms
Real moms share their scholarship success stories and explain how you too can be the next winner in the Scholarship 4Moms drawing. This year’s winner, Danitra Henry, a native of California, was overwhelmed with gratitude when she found out she won the $10,000 award this year. A struggling mother of two, she’s no stranger to hard work and dedication. She was in her second year of college when she decided to register. “Just as I started to lose sight of all that I accomplished in life and began to dwell on what I thought were missed opportunities, said Henry. It took a single phone call to quickly bring me back … Read More
Scholarships For Single Moms
It’s a common belief that scholarships are only for the most brilliant, the most involved and the basically the brightest students out there. But, while most of us have specific areas of expertise that we excel in, the majority of students are average people who simply want to go to school to better themselves. But for single moms, going back to school is a very difficult feat, because not only do most of them work full time jobs to support their family, but being a single mom is a full time job in itself and the thought of going back to school is just too overwhelming. But what if you … Read More