Single Moms Going to College

Single moms going to college have a difficult time finding the time, money, and stamina to attend college. Unlike the majority of college students whose only responsibility is going to class and getting good grades, parents in college also have to take care of their children at night. Feeding them, giving them their baths and putting them to bed. All before hitting the books. And if the kids get sick, forget about you just might not get any homework done.

So, how do moms attending college keep it all together? If they are lucky they have a good support group, whether it is other students in their same situation and/or their family. It is important to try to get yourself involved in a group of people who have a similar life to your own. There are a lot of advantages to surrounding yourself with other parents in school. For instance, if you babysitter falls through or if you child gets sick and you have to study, maybe another parent will watch your child. In turn you an return the favor someday when they need it, as it always seems like our children get sick at the worst times (not that there ever really is a good time).

Since more and more single moms are going to college in these tough economic times, be sure to take advantage of any and every opportunity that may help you succeed including entering to win a $10,000 scholarship.