Moms Like Learning Online
Extra time is not something most working mothers have in excess. So anything that can save time while improving their family life is a bonus. Many working mothers are finding online courses and pell grant are a great way to squeeze a college education into their schedule. And that college degree could mean a better paying job.
Attending college online may appeal to the working mother because of the flexibility. These type of schools don\'t require a certain number of classes per semester. That means you can complete your degree at your pace on your time. Imagine taking psychology during your lunch hour or doing your biology course work while the kids do their homework.
Rutgers University studied a Department of Labor online program for working mothers. The study found women who completed the courses increased their salary by 14%, on average. Many of the participants said they could not have finished the program if it were not available at home.
The census report found there are more than 10 million single mothers in the United States. Only 16% of those single moms have college degrees and 78% earn less than $30,000 a year. Based on those numbers, you can see having a job does not guarantee financial stability. According to the US Department of Labor, the poverty rate for single working mother households is 21%. That's more than double the rate of families headed by men and four times the rate of married couples with children. That may be why more people are looking for ways to increase their job qualifications.
Some online universities are working to break this trend of working poor single moms. \"Project Working Mom: Putting Education To Work\" is a joint effort among American Intercontinental University, DeVry University and Walden University. The schools give $2 million in grant for online school.
Federal Grants are another way to get money for college. Uncle Sam may have as much as $50,000 to donate to your education. Since you don't have to repay a grant, it's like free money for school. A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, FSEOG, provides up to $4,000 a year to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Don't forget to check out state grants and scholarships from private sources.
If you are planning to attend an online college or university it pays to do your research. Books can be a huge expense, so look into buying them used over the Internet, instead of in a bookstore. Check out whether your online school offers tuition breaks for referrals. Recommending your school to a friend could save you a few bucks. The American Council on Education evaluates military and employee training for use as possible college credit. Also some schools allow students to test out of classes required for your degree. You may be able to get college credit for training or classes you've already completed.
Time and money don't have to be excuses for not furthering your education. Going to school online can get you a degree on your timetable. There are many ways to pay for it, just research grants for single mothers and scholarships. A simple Internet search could be the first step to improving your career and your family life.
