If you are like many moms and dads struggling in this depressed economy, you may be searching for a way to make more money. And if you are, then really your only options are to get another job and work longer hours or go back to school and receive training in a different field or get the degree so you can apply for that promotion. And with the available scholarships and grants available to moms and dads, going back to school is the smartest choice.

Nobody want to have to go back to school, especially when they are an adult, but it takes a lot of money to be able to live a comfortable life in these times and many who do not have a degree are unable to obtain jobs that pay much above minimum wage. And everyone knows that supporting a family on those wages is next to impossible.

So take advantage of the available grants and scholarships that you can apply for. The government gives out financial aid money to those who meet the income qualifications. This can be for the Pell grant, which is awarded in amounts from $100 to $5350 and the FSEOG, which is awarded in the amouint of $100 to $4000.

Plus the government also has other scholarshp grants that you may qualify to receive. There is the TEACH grant, for those entering the field of teaching,and the SMART grant, for those in science and math.

Plus, the government is also offering tax credits for education, which is like getting free money at tax time for those who return to school.

So put your fears aside when thinking about going back to school and possibly having to take out student loans. There are scholarships and grants for moms and dads that can help you pay for your education as long as you apply and meet the qualifications.