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Single moms don't often have education at the top of their priority lists. There are tasks to get done around the house that take up most of the time, and the budget is pretty much spent on taking care of the family. President Barack Obama wants to help these mothers with the financial aspect. He has set aside funding for these women to go back to school so they can find a more desirable job to support the family.
The Pell Federal Grant helps those who need financial assistance, and applicants ...
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There is no short-cut to better jobs and higher education. For the 39 million American adults without high school diplomas, it can be frustrating to find that opportunities are closed to them. Pam Graves had experienced this frustration first hand. As a new mother needing a higher-paying job, Graves applied for a position at a bank. When she saw that the application asked for her education, she knew that without a high school diploma, she wouldn't even be considered for the position. She did ...
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The Education Tax Refund The Education Tax Refund ('ETR') was announced in the 08-09 federal budget. Under the ETR, families can claim up to a 50% tax refund for eligible education expenses for their children, for up to:
- $750 for each child in primary school, and
- $1,500 for each child in secondary school
These amounts equate to a maximum tax offset of $375 and $750 respectively. It is a good idea to be aware of this scheme, as parents can now claim for allowable expenses related to their ...
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Moms who have been working several jobs to make ends meet might be able to get a reprieve through education funding that has been freed up by the government. President Barack Obama has set aside money for mothers who want to further their education and get a better job to support their families. The money does not have to be paid back, so this is like a dream come true for struggling, working mothers.
Being a mom is hard enough work, but having to support children by going to other jobs makes ...
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Mothers who have been thinking about returning to school can do so through President Barack Obama's Scholarship for Moms program. This funding is set aside for mothers who are teenagers, single, working and in many different situations. The money comes in the form of a government grant so it is hers to keep. It does not have to be paid back like a student loan, which will save thousands of dollars.
The Pell grant was developed to help people in financial distress get a better education. Those ...
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