Education

When it comes to bettering your education as a single mother, sometimes it is just not an option because you have to take care of the kids, go to work, clean the house, and much more while still having a little bit of free time for yourself.

No need to worry, because this section will provide you with the resources that you need in order to get the education that you need to take your career to the next level.

This section features:

  • Financial Aid – Receiving loans, grants, or scholarships to help fund your cost of education
  • Degrees & Certifications – Reviews of the best certifications and degrees for single mothers to obtain
  • Online Programs – Insights on the best online education programs for you to choose from
  • Planning – Tips on time management and preparing for school


Tuition Assistance – Helping You Pay for Education

April 2, 2012

College is expensive!  In 2011, 44 percent of students at a four year school paid approximately $9,000 for the year, according to the College Board. Two year schools are considerably less. The approximate cost was $2,963 for a year, reports the College Board. These rates are for public schools. For private schools, you can expect [...]

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Education Money for Single Mothers

March 23, 2012

Being a single mother can be the hardest financial mountain you will ever climb. It can seem overwhelming and just down right impossible at times. The good news is that you can make it on your own. You can keep a roof over you and your children’s head and food on the table. Sometimes you [...]

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Educational Federal Grants for Single Mothers

March 7, 2012

The College Board reports that people who have a higher level of education have a better chance at making a decent salary. For this reason, going back to school may appeal to you. The only thing that probably makes you hesitate is how difficult it will be to pay for higher education. With the cost [...]

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Pell Grants for Single Mothers

February 24, 2012

Many potential college students learn about college from television. They view college as a season full of fun, romance, parties, sororities, and, if there’s time, a few classes. While secondary education may work this way for some individuals, most college students are faced with constant worry about how they are going to pay for rent, [...]

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Should Single Moms Take Online Classes?

January 31, 2012

E-Learning, also called distance learning or online education is a rising trend in education. This makes it easier than ever for a single mother to go back to school, but it also makes it quite difficult as well. Online education requires a lot of self discipline on the part of the student. I completed my [...]

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School Planning Tips for Single Mothers

January 31, 2012

When single mothers go return to school, they have more to worry about than their education. Single mothers have full lives, tight schedules, and are often the head of their household. If you are a single mom, you may find the thought of juggling your current responsibilities while attempting to return to school an overwhelming [...]

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Best Online Colleges and Certifications for Single Mothers

January 31, 2012

Why choose online college courses? For many single moms, the prospect of returning to school is becoming easier and easier thanks to scholarships, grants, and loans for single mothers. The right education is extremely important and can open doors that can literally change the course of your life as a single parent. Along with the [...]

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Best Types of Degrees for Single Mothers

January 31, 2012

Are you a single mother? Have you been considering returning to college to pursue a degree? This is by far one of the best decisions you could make for your life. According to psychological statistics on the subject of regret; the number one lifetime regret involves the failure to earn a college degree. But, before [...]

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Student Loans For Single Mothers: Guide to Choosing the Best Types of Loans

January 31, 2012

Finding the money to go back to school doesn’t have to be a difficult process for single mothers. Chances are high that you are eligible for more loans and assistance than you are aware of. All it takes to begin the process is to have the right information, and we’ve compiled it here for you. [...]

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Is College a Possibility for Single Mothers?

January 31, 2012

With the economic climate the way it is, many people are wondering if anything will be the same again. Recent reports and studies done by the National Public Radio (NPR) stations have shown that the economic divide between the wealthy and the poor is growing, with the majority of miniorities being in that group that [...]

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