| Fathers are not being overlooked any more when it | | | | $4000 tax exemption. This is exciting news for those |
| comes to education grants. Many times in the past | | | | who have wanted so badly to go back to school. |
| they have been, but that has changed with the new | | | | You might be wondering how to get the application |
| stimulus package from the Federal Government. | | | | process started. It's as easy as going to the FAFSA |
| Scholarships for dads are now being publicized in | | | | website to get the application form, and giving it to |
| hopes that more fathers will take the opportunity to | | | | the school along with the enrollment papers, and that |
| go back to school. These grants will cover up to 18 | | | | is it. |
| semesters, therefore possibly covering even more | | | | Why does the government care so much? Well, |
| than one degree or program. This must tell you | | | | included in the stimulus package, there is the plan to |
| something. Obama really wants these dads to be | | | | create three million jobs in the next two years. They |
| educated. | | | | are going to need educated people to fill these jobs |
| The government is offering more support than ever | | | | for their plan to work. Not only this but the more |
| through these grants. The amount per semester has | | | | individuals with higher educations and better jobs, |
| been raised from $4050 to $5100, to a total of up to | | | | generally means a better economy. That is something |
| $10,000 a year. This amount will be raised again in the | | | | that we all need right now. |
| upcoming year. You will also be able to apply for a | | | | |