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Single Moms Often Choose To Be Part Time Students

June 23, 2011
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As a single mom you more than likely have several responsibilities to juggle each day, including student life. When you consider going back to school it may seem overwhelming. If you want to earn a degree you can make plans and arrange to go to school part time if you need to. Many single moms [...]

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Mothers Living and Learning Community Solves Housing Issues

May 3, 2011

Finding affordable housing as a single mom seeking to further your education can be quite a challenge. The program I’m going to tell you about has not spread across the country yet, but it is a unique and wonderful opportunity for single mom students in Omaha, Nebraska. The “Mothers Living and Learning Community” at the [...]

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Online Education: The Pros

February 28, 2011

While there are some definite drawbacks to an online education, I’m going to focus on the pros, or the benefits. There are a number of reasons why an online education might be the best option for you so let’s explore them. Geography Nothing is more disappointing than trying to pursue a degree and not being [...]

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A Student Loan For The Scholastic Mom

February 25, 2011

Single moms, did you know that you are considered non-traditional students? Of course you may see this as a bad thing when you consider that until recently students beyond college age, nontraditional students, students juggling kids and work and classes were at a disadvantage. That is no longer the case. While you still have to [...]

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Tutoring Programs Help Single Moms Graduate

February 18, 2011

Students of all ages and levels of education at times need a bit of help. If you’re a single mom who has been out of school for a few years and are going back to earn a degree you may find yourself in need of a few study resources. Tutoring is a resource that is [...]

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Free College for Single Mothers?

January 27, 2011

Is free college for single moms a reality, or just another fiction that can get your hopes up without delivering anything at all? The answer to that is not simple, but we’ll try to sort it out: First, you’ve probably heard the saying “There is no free lunch.” That saying is very true, and if [...]

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More College Grants for Single Moms

January 21, 2011

So you’re a single mom who wants to go back to school, but you don’t know where to start. No worries! College grants for single moms are everywhere. It might not seem like there are all that many, but the key is in the specialization. General grants might be hard to come by, but if [...]

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Help for Single Mothers with Student Loans

January 12, 2011
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Do you have student loans hanging over your head? In the current economy, jobs are scarce yet student loans still have to be repaid and as single mothers this can be very scary. However, there are options to make repayment easier – and there are programs out there that might offer forgiveness for student loans, [...]

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More Ways to Get Nursing Grants for Single Mothers

January 8, 2011

Are you ready to go back to school to provide a better life for your kids? Many single mothers opt for nursing school. Thanks to the widespread nursing shortage, those with the skills are in high demand. Nursing school can take as little as a year to receive a Licensed Practical Nurse designation, and you [...]

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Planning For College: A Must For Single Mothers

December 15, 2010
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As a single mother myself, I can empathize with those of you that are now trying to raise a family, work, and better yourself and your family by going to school. Planning for college is a long and difficult road to travel. There is so much that needs to be considered. How will you be [...]

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