| Recently, President Obama signed legislature to aid | | | | has to do is pick a college or university, fill out a |
| and assist any American mothers who aspire to enroll | | | | FAFSA and she's eligible for the Pell grant, which |
| in a higher learning institution. | | | | never has to be paid back. |
| As the nation's staggering unemployment rate | | | | As jobs become more specialized and skills |
| continues to approach ten percent, nearly all | | | | considered obscure just ten years ago are now |
| Americans have turned an eye toward their future. | | | | practically prerequisites, there is a sense of |
| Most wonder, "how am I going to get out of this?" | | | | desperation and helplessness that pervades the |
| In particular, more single mothers than ever feel that | | | | thoughts of many Americans regarding their futures. |
| their financial hardships would be alleviated if they | | | | Hopefully, this program can serve a a source as hope |
| acquired the skills to get a better paying job. | | | | to those in a tough financial situation who dream of |
| Unfortunately, with the cost of living - and everything | | | | acquiring a better position in life. |
| else - rising, not to mention the cost of raising a child, | | | | Combined with a plethora of pre-existing grants and |
| some mothers can't even afford local community | | | | scholarships available for women, mothers or just |
| college. Mothers who would otherwise be students are | | | | ordinary people with low-incomes, Obama's program |
| also hampered by rising tuition costs. | | | | should lend a helping hand to some of America's |
| The Obama administration now offers Pell grants in | | | | lowest-paid workers. |
| the amount of $5100 to any mother in America. All she | | | | |