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Being a single mom is an unenviable position. While we moms love our children more than anything in this world, life can be endlessly difficult and filled with lean, lean times. For those without a college education, it can often seem pretty hopeless ? after all, though it might be your most passionate wish, how can you possibly afford to put yourself through school when you have all those to bills to pay?

Thanks to President Obama, going back to college has become a more attainable reality for single, working moms looking to improve their lives and those of their families. As one of his first initiatives after taking office in January 2009, Obama expanded the Federal Pell Grant Program, supporting low-income students. In years prior, the maximum allowable grant was $4,050 ? Obama increased it more than $1,000 to a whopping $5,100. While there’s no guarantee that you will receive it, if you are a single, working mom who falls within the income bracket, you stand a very good chance. All you need to do is pick out which school you would like to attend, and they can help you apply for consideration using a deferral FAFSA form.

Also available is the American Opportunity Tax Credit Program, an amazing benefit that pays for your first $4,000 of higher education. Excited yet? With today’s incentives, you honestly can’t afford not to go back to school.

And just when you thought available funds were only available to those attending bricks-and-mortar schools, it turns out that the programs are also available for those who decide an online program works best for their needs. For moms who are already juggling jobs and childcare, having the luxury of attending college from the comfort of their homes can be a real godsend.

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