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 school grants 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.
The New Jersey Department of Labor started a program to help working mothers increase their education and skills. A Rutgers University study on that program found the women who finished had on average increased their annual income by 14%. Most importantly, the women said they could not have completed the courses if they would have had to leave home to do it.
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.
Three online universities have joined forces to help educate working moms. "Project Working Mom: Putting Education To Work" was started by American Intercontinental University, DeVry University and Walden University. The program awards $2 million in federal pell grant.
There are other ways to pay for college once you enroll. The Federal Government offers millions of dollars in grants for college. Securing a Pell grant could land you more than $2,000 per school year. A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, FSEOG, provides up to $4,000 a year to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. There are also state grants and private scholarships.
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.
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.
The New Jersey Department of Labor started a program to help working mothers increase their education and skills. A Rutgers University study on that program found the women who finished had on average increased their annual income by 14%. Most importantly, the women said they could not have completed the courses if they would have had to leave home to do it.
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.
Three online universities have joined forces to help educate working moms. "Project Working Mom: Putting Education To Work" was started by American Intercontinental University, DeVry University and Walden University. The program awards $2 million in federal pell grant.
There are other ways to pay for college once you enroll. The Federal Government offers millions of dollars in grants for college. Securing a Pell grant could land you more than $2,000 per school year. A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, FSEOG, provides up to $4,000 a year to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. There are also state grants and private scholarships.
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.
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Moms are used to helping their families and the best way to do that may be to help yourself. Research online colleges that give you the freedom to go to school on your time and grants for single mothers and scholarships to pay for it. That way if you want to further your education, time and finances don't have to stop you.
