Back To School | OnTheSchoolBus » single moms http://ontheschoolbus.com Get all your back to school supplies online this year Sat, 29 May 2010 20:32:43 +0000 en hourly 1 Obama Increases Funding For Grants – Time For Moms To Go Back To School http://ontheschoolbus.com/obama-increases-funding-for-grants/ http://ontheschoolbus.com/obama-increases-funding-for-grants/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:21:13 +0000 Lea http://ontheschoolbus.com/?p=213 momcomputer

What a wonderful time now that Barack Obama is in office. He has done a lot in the field of education for moms, single moms and women in the United States. Any women over the age of 18 can apply for a Federal Pell Grant and earn up to $10,000 in a scholarship. This is free money! It isn’t a loan like most college assistance programs. Obama has done a great thing by increasing the funding for these scholarship grants.

With these scholarships you can attend the school you want and enter into the program you desire. Going back to school is a wonderful way for women, moms and single moms to find a career that they’ve desperately wanted but couldn’t have due to finances or family. Obama has solved the finance issue and has made it much easier for women over the age of 18 to want to go back to school and earn that degree.

]]> http://ontheschoolbus.com/obama-increases-funding-for-grants/feed/ 0 Obama Wants Mom's Back To School – Here's How To Do It http://ontheschoolbus.com/obama-wants-moms-back-to-school/ http://ontheschoolbus.com/obama-wants-moms-back-to-school/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:31:21 +0000 Lea http://ontheschoolbus.com/?p=96 Obama is on the educational front and helping mom's go back to school with government assistance.]]> I’m sure you’ve already heard that President Obama is on the educational front and helping mom’s go back to school with government assistance. Many people have head that he has increased the Pell Grant, but how do you get the grant? Is there a pre-requisite? Here is what you need in order to get help for going back to school.

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How To Apply for Federal Assistance For Educational Purposes

The first thing to do is to fill out the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to your school counselor or go online to obtain an application. You will get a Student Aid Report (SAR) in return. In this you will see what grants you are eligible for. The Pell Grant is one of the grants listed in the SAR. Simply follow the instructions on the SAR to obtain the Pell Grant. Financial need for the Pell Grant is based on the institution fee for your choice school, your income and assets.For more information on the Pell Grant, go here.

Who Is Eligible For Obama’s Government Aid

All high school students are eligible as well as moms and single moms. This is a great opportunity for the working mom or for the mom who wants a better job. Getting a college education will open the doors to better jobs and careers.

]]> http://ontheschoolbus.com/obama-wants-moms-back-to-school/feed/ 3 'Moms Return To School' Government Grant Scholarship http://ontheschoolbus.com/moms-return-to-school/ http://ontheschoolbus.com/moms-return-to-school/#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:20:07 +0000 Lea http://ontheschoolbus.com/?p=85 Moms Return To School" Government Scholarship is a blessing for many moms who are stuck at a job they dislike and don't have enough financial aid to change careers.]]> Our new president, Obama, really wants moms to go back to school. His “Moms Return To School” Government Scholarship is a blessing for many moms who are stuck at a job they dislike and don’t have enough financial aid to change careers. This government grant will help moms and single moms with earning a degree and helping them get a job in the field they desire. With the economy the way it is, this is a perfect time to get some educational training so that when the economy turns around you will be one of the first applying for high-paying jobs and qualifying.

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Besides increasing the Federal Pell Grant, Obama is givng tax benefits for moms. Apparently, the first $4000 of college education is free. Another great option for the scholarship grant is that it is applicable to online education and online colleges. Studying online is much easier and convenient for moms and is a preferred method by far.

So take this opportunity now and apply for the government scholarship. It is well worth it and the timing is perfect.

]]> http://ontheschoolbus.com/moms-return-to-school/feed/ 0 Back To School For Mom Says Obama http://ontheschoolbus.com/back-to-school-for-mom/ http://ontheschoolbus.com/back-to-school-for-mom/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:32:37 +0000 Lea http://ontheschoolbus.com/?p=5 moms to go back to school ever since he enrolled in office.]]> With our new president, Obama, in office, new things are surfacing in the education field. He has been stating that he wants moms to go back to school ever since he enrolled in office. Moms who have a college degree definitely fare better in the work world. For those of moms who want to go back to school, this is a dream come true. And for single moms, it’s a blessing.

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Obama Has Increased the Pell Grant
One of the first things Obama did in office is to increase the Pell Grant by $200 making the 2010-11 academic year funds $5550. This extra $200 will come in handy for moms who want to go back to school.

Another good thing is that the Pell Grant can be used for online school so for those moms who work all day and are busy in the evenings, using the internet to go to school is a wonderful option.

Obama Wants Single Moms To Go To School
More than ever, Obama is stressing to single moms to go back to school. With the option of using the Pell Grant for online education, it is easier than ever for single moms to earn their degree.

What Are The Benefits For Moms Going Back To School?
For those moms who are still unsure about going back to school there are definitely some benefits to going back.

- You can train for what’s in demand. This can put you ahead of the employment curve
- The time you take to earn your degree online will come in handy once your children are grown up
- You act as a role model to you kids by valuing education

Improve the life of your family and go back to school. You will not regret it.

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