it would take 4 years to qualify. im married so i also have bills to pay. but at the end of a degree i would be able to earn a great deal more. what do you think?
2006-06-29 07:07:17 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Absolutely not. You do what you want to do. And 26 is not old. My cousin went back to med school at 28 and she just graduated and is doing her residency. So no worries on that.
God Bless STudent Loans....
2006-06-29 07:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by FreshAir 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely do it, if this is what you want to do. The Open University do both degrees and PGCEs, so if you need to study flexibly then this is an option. Also, if you have professional qualifications from work or professional experience, then some universities might let you start in the second year of their bachelors degree programmes.
After you have your undergraduate qualification, if money is an issue, then you could train to be a teacher via the GTP (Graduate Training Programme), which is based in schools and you earn a wage as you train to teach. Contact the TDA for more details.
Also, the government and some institutions offer special funding for mature students, and banks can do you some great deals on loans. It'll be worth it, I'm sure!
Good luck.
2006-06-29 20:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Maureen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`m 30 and I have just completed a BSc, I`m now due to start a teaching course in September, so no way are you too old!! I was lucky in that I qualified to have my tuition fees paid for me and I qualified for a full grant and student loan due to my age and low income. The only drawback for me was that I was 8 years older than everyone else on the course which meant I had more in common with my lecturers, and my fellow students looked on me as a sort of role model which took a bit of getting used to. I`m happy I did it this way around however, I don`t think I would have completed a degree say 10 years ago. My advice to you is go for it, I`m a great example of if I can do it anyone can. Good Luck!!
2006-06-29 11:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its never too late, you could apply for a loan too since you have bills to pay.
Lots of people do degrees now, dont just think about it, do it. At the end of 4 yrs you are going to be feeling so high for getting through. If you already have some kinda degree , you could ask the college if it would count towards it, and reduce some of the time involved. GO FOR IT, i believe that you will do well.
2006-06-29 07:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by ANGEL-T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not too late. Absolutely not. How about this--wait four years and then say "I could be an art teacher right now." You'll wish you'd done it, because at 30, you will feel that you still have plenty of time before retirement, particularly if you are in a job you are not satisfied with. I am 34, work in a factory, and frequently consider law school and art. My father dropped everything at the age of 58 and went to dog grooming school because that was what he wanted to do. It made him(and us, in turn) very happy.
2006-06-29 07:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by beejammie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about other states, but in the state of Florida, you can be a substitute teacher until you earn your degree. If you are earning a degree in teaching, the state offers certain grants and after completion, it will pay off your student loans if you continue the profession within the state of Florida for three years.
2006-06-29 07:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jantzen Y. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. I completed an Open University degree when I was 35 and very glad I did. It will give you a career in your 30s, 40s, 50s and given that they will eventually raise the retirement age, 60s
good luck
2006-06-29 07:14:45 · answer #7 · answered by The Mad cyclist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO FOR IT!!! It's never too late! The wife of a guy that I work with is 30 and just started nursing school! They also are married, have 4 kids, and Bills!
2006-06-29 07:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by A.Marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NEVER too late to begin college! I was 36 when I started! Eight years later, I was eight years older (44) plus the proud recipient of TWO degrees! I had spouse, two kids in school (oldest graduated from high school the same year I finished BA degree!), church committments, etc. In grad school, I was a Teaching Assistant, too! Worked through work-study program with undergrad degree to finance some of the expenses, too.
No one is too old to go to college!
2006-06-29 07:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by EnglishGraduate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not too late. however.. if you want to be an art teacher in a school like parsons/sva/pratt.. it will take 4 + 2 + experience and great work.....they don't consider anyone less than a masters. Unless you have influence over the industry and did substantial / excellent work.
2006-06-29 07:11:52 · answer #10 · answered by designer401 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh no, I went back to complete my degree and get my teaching certificate at the age of 36! I graduated with my Bachelor's two weeks before my son graduated from HS and earned my Master's a few days after he earned his Bachelor's! We both quit going to school then! P.S. I graduated with high honors, too.
2006-06-29 07:19:07 · answer #11 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋