| There are a lot of mothers out there who have | | | | grants so it does not have to be paid back. |
| been thinking about going back to school, but have | | | | Besides money, another concern for moms is time. |
| put it off because of time or money. Women like this | | | | They already have a jam-packed schedule, so when |
| are not alone. Raising a family has put education and | | | | will studying fit into the picture. A lot of times |
| professional life on the back burner, but now it is | | | | colleges have online degree programs, allowing their |
| time to get back on track. President Barack Obama | | | | students to learn from home. This frees up a lot of |
| wants to help with government grants that will go to | | | | time, making it more doable. You will be able to stay |
| schooling for these moms. | | | | with your family while earning a college degree. |
| Many of these moms who do not have college | | | | Know that if you go through with earning your |
| degrees have had to settle for minimum wage jobs, | | | | diploma, your household will secure a higher quality of |
| and often work multiple positions just to make ends | | | | life. Your children will see how hard you are working |
| meet, bringing in less than $30,000 annually. Going | | | | and will respect you for it. They will remember this |
| back to school can change all that because earning a | | | | when it is time for them to decide what to do once |
| college degree can result in a better job, and more | | | | high school is over. |
| income to support the family. The funding comes in | | | | |