Moms Returning to College - Online Classes Are an Option

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Moms are busy. We barely have enough time to get all the things done we have to do in a day. But, if for moms returning to college, we have to find some extra time to complete our coursework.

Back in the day there were no choices. If you wanted to get get a degree, you had to drive to the campus, try to find a parking place, drag your books to class and then sit there while the professor taught. That is just the way it was. Now, with the use of the Internet, moms returning to college have the luxury of staying at home and getting their degree.

There are many advantages to this type of college/school. The time you save in a commute you can use studying. Being able to talk to other students in a forum is also a benefit. I know that in college, most of the other students I never even met. This way you get the benefit of everyone's knowlege and students can help each other out when in a jam.

For moms returning to college, be sure to check out the online colleges available. Be sure that they are accredited so that any grant and/or scholarship money you receive you will be able to use towards your education. Also, be sure to enter to win a $10,000 scholarship and check out the past winners too.

College Scholarships for Single Moms - North Carolina Orphan Scholarship

Single moms, if you are a North Carolina orphan you can qualify for a full scholarship.

NC Reach Program in North Carolina, has a program available to all orphans in the state that will pick up the tab for any remaining educational tuition after grants and/or scholarships.

This program was started in 2008 and many people do not know about it who could be taking advantage of it. Of course, you do not have to be a single mom for this grant/scholarship but if you are, you will still qualify.

The requirements to receive this money are:

• Being a legal resident of North Carolina eligible for in-state tuition rates.


• Were adopted from North Carolina DSS foster care after age 12 or aged out of NC foster care at age 18 (must have been in NC DSS foster care on 18th birthday).


• Enrolled in one of the 74 North Carolina Public colleges, universities, or community colleges.


• Have not yet reached age 26. Student remain eligible until their 26th birthday.

This is a great program to help the group of people, who often find themselves trapped in a certain financial category. Without parents, it is often more difficult for people to attend college, so this program will help a lot of people. You can find out more at NC Reach

If you do not happen to fall within this category but still are looking for money to help pay for college, then enter to win a scholarship for $10,000.

Textbooks for College - Saving Money on Books

If you have ever attended college or known someone who has, you know how dang expensive those textbooks for college can be. After you use them you can either try to find someone to buy them from you or if the school has decided to change the books, well then you are stuck with that textbook.

Finally some companies and colleges are doing what the K-12th grade schools do and that is rent the book. Sometimes this can be a savings of up to 85%, which can really save you some money.

By saving money on your textbooks for college, your scholarship and grant money will go farther. Just think, if you only spent $100 to $200 on books for a semester versus $500 each semester that will be a nice savings.

Unlike buying a book, the rental company will take the book back even if it has been discontinued and if you want to keep the book, many of the rental companies just have you pay the difference.

Besides checking out your school for renting textbooks for college, there are some companies out there that offer this service.

• Chegg.com


• Bookrenter.com


• Campusbookrentals.com

As always, be sure to enter to win a scholarship for $10,000 that will help you pay for your college education.