February 7, 2010
Single mothers who are contemplating college deserve congratulations. Considering that the typical college graduate can earn nearly twice the salary of a high school graduate, they are making a choice that can greatly benefit their ability to care for their children. However, single mothers may require financial assistance. Only 15 percent of single mothers are awarded spousal support, and a third of these women never actually receive it. In fact, a year after divorce, the woman typically experiences a drop of 45 percent in her standard of living!
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February 7, 2010
Students with disabilities are eligible for several types of financial assistance. These include grants, scholarships, and programs funded by federal and state governments. College grants for the disabled can mean the difference between obtaining a degree or not; it pays to investigate these options when students start to map out their educational gameplans.
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February 7, 2010
According to the Journal of Black in Higher Education, in 1984, just 20.3 percent of all 18- to 24-year-old African Americans were enrolled in higher education. In 2004, that percentage had risen to 31.8 percent. While the number of college attendees has risen substantially in 20 years, many African American students are unable to complete their educations because they don’t have the money to pay for college. Several government and private organizations offer African American college grants–financial aid that, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid.
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