There are many challenges faced by single mothers and married these days. Make sure there is enough in the family budget for food, utilities, housing and pay the bills. All debt facing families today makes the idea of ​​returning to school a struggle, or even an impossible dream. This is why President Obama has set a course for parents to help achieve the dream of a college education. Here is how President Obama is using the federal Pell Grant to encourage parents to return to school: * Studies online or Pell has no restrictions as to where you make your college course, and that includes the online universities. Some scholarships and grants required to attend a "brick and mortar" school, but not the Pell Grant. As a parent, you want to spend more time with their children as possible, and be able to study online to spend more time with their children rather than in a classroom. * Keep work while in school or you can keep your job and still qualify for these grants. No need to quit your day job! * Pell Grant or the increase in federal Pell Grant was recently increased to $ 5,500, or more than tuition and fees will be paid, and you can have a little left over for living expenses! Other Options If you do not qualify for any subsidy, or if you miss a deadline, you are not left out. There are plenty of grants and scholarships for you to aspire. It is important to try as much as possible to increase your chances of getting the school to pay. The reason there are so many opportunities available to help pay for school is that so many people can benefit from a college degree.