Obama Wants Moms to Go Back to School

So Obama wants moms to go back to school - that is something that you may have read a little about lately. It seems a big deal is being made about a particular story that was posted in the media not long ago, about Obama encouraging mothers to go back to school.

Whilst some people embraced it, others were a little critical and wondering why the government were targeting moms in particular.

But there are some great things that the Obama administration has already done for mothers who wish to go to college.

Pell Grant Increase

On his first day in office, Obama increased the maximum Pell Grant by $200, up to $5550 for the 2010-11 academic year. Every dollar counts when it comes to studying and that $200 will be a great help to anyone applying for the Pell grant.

The Pell grant can be used for online studies which are highly suited to busy moms.

Single Moms

Single mothers are particularly being encouraged to return to school. With the popularity of online learning, it is now easier than ever for mothers to study whilst raising children.

The benefits are numerous:

You will be able to go and look for work once your kids are grown up
You will have the qualifications that are in demand
You will show your kids how great it is to be enhancing your knowledge and improving your life: something that will reflect on them as they grow up.

Obama wants moms to go back to school: do you want to go back to school so that you can improve life for both you and your family?