| It's widely accepted that education is important to | | | | often fall into this group, so these programs are |
| having a successful future. Since his campaign to | | | | particularly beneficial to them. There are almost no |
| become President, Barack Obama has made | | | | restrictions on where and what a student studies. |
| education a key issue. One major part of the effort is | | | | Taking away a little of the financial burden of college is |
| to make available to students more free money for | | | | a helpful way to get more students enrolled. With his |
| college. One familiar part of the economic meltdown is | | | | actions President Obama has confirmed his belief in |
| the rise in college tuition and other costs. Tuition and | | | | this issue. With the recent passage of the economic |
| housing costs often far exceed scholarship offers. | | | | stimulus plan, a lot of college loans will be offered by |
| With high costs looming, many young adults can't | | | | the government. Preparing schools and students for |
| afford to go to a university. Single moms are especially | | | | success is an important Obama administration mission. |
| affected in a bad way. To put more educated minds in | | | | There is also emphasis on encouraging more students |
| the workforce and ensure that families are cared for, | | | | to consider community college. Community college is |
| it's important to educate moms. More scholarships for | | | | important to prepare students for a 4-year college but |
| single moms is one way to improve the situation. | | | | also to prepare them for a 2-year degree or technical |
| Although they are the same, many people refer to | | | | skill. "We need to put a college education within reach |
| Federal Pell grants as Obama grants. These grants | | | | of every American. That's the best investment we |
| award a student over $5,000 to go to college. This is | | | | can make in our future." Those are the words of |
| over $1,000 above the previous maximum, and it's a | | | | President Obama in his 2007 speech Reclaiming the |
| big help to moms who want to return to school. With | | | | American Dream. So far Obama's actions are backing |
| these grants for moms, they can pay for tuition, books | | | | up his words. Even though Obama's grants for moms |
| or any other school-related expenses. Another | | | | get much attention they are certainly not the only |
| worthwhile program is the American Opportunity Tax | | | | important opportunity being offered. Traditional and |
| Credit. This program allows the first $4,000 of | | | | non-traditional students alike have numerous |
| education expenses to be free. This $4,000 write off | | | | opportunities to put their education first. |
| can be a big help to many students. Single moms | | | | |