hey everybody, i have been thinking about taking some bussiness classes.i am not in school (grad.in 97) so i dont know how this works. i am curently opening my own retail bussiness and would like to actually know what i am doing. any suggestions? online schools? grants? fin.aid? thank you all in advance.
2006-08-11 03:22:40 · 7 answers · asked by crazylady1193 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Teresa...I graduated high school in 94 and am currently in college working on my bachelors! I'm assuming you don't have any kind of college degree and will be starting as a greshman. A few things you need to look into are as follows:
1. Try your local community college. Many have have 2+2 programs with universities which allow you to transfer easily to the school of your choice. The community college system will cost you a LOT less than a 4 year school and will help to reduce loan repayment later on.
2. That said, go to the FAFSA website (www.fafsa.ed.gov). You will need to register for a pin number which they will mail you. Once you have that, you should fill out the FAFSA. This will determine your EFC (Estimated family contribution) and will help determine how much (if any) financial aid you are eligible to receive. If you are going to the community college, you may not be eligible at all, but then again you may. It really comes down to factors like if you're married, have dependents, etc.
3. Register online at www.fastweb.com. This is a free service which will help you to find scholarships and grants (that you don't ever pay back) without having to do a lot of searching. Many of them require writing a basic paper explaining why you should get this money. Write a good one and save it on your computer. Change the into and outro paragraph as needed for each one you come across so that you don't have to write a whole new paper every time.
4. You can always take night classes and keep working or go to school in the day and find a crappy night job. One thing I can say from experience is that working full time AND going to school full time is very hard.. It can be done but you will not have any time at all. If you are married and your hubby can support you, consider only working part time. Or if it's possible to move home (hard to do at that age, but can be worth it) see if you can do that. Going to school full time is much better because you will get done faster. Also, if you are able to not work your current job, you may be able to get a work study job at campus in which if there is any down time you can probably study while at work. I know a lot of people who do that at the university I attend.
While online schools can be good, you would probably be better off going to class. You get a lot more out of it and can get immediate feedback while talking to your prof one on one. If you decide to go online, make it an online school with a campus nearby so you can still have one on one interactions if needed. You may find that you can go to a school and take a couple of online classes for material you know well and then go to class for harder classes.
Good luck!
2006-08-11 03:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by a6stringjedi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure there some faculties in which you would be able to take those styles of instructions, yet they're in lots of cases the community college ones. 4 twelve months college ones require a sort, probable money to observe, and essays. I had taken a cake adorning class as quickly as at a community college. And sure, I did meet my better half in school. It substitute into our freshman twelve months at Michigan State college. we are meant for the different!
2016-11-04 08:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local junior college, and get an Associate's in Business. My mom did the same (she graduated in May 05, and I'm so proud of her). They offer night classes, so you can take school and still be able to work, although if you have kids, that could be a problem. Just look around.
As far as grants and financial aid, you can apply for them, but the financial aid office at the juco of your choosing will have more information that is specific to you.
2006-08-11 03:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by pooh8402 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you want. Many, many local community colleges offer business classes for the new small business owner (or prospective owner). They are often fairly cheap and they can provide you with some good information.
Another great source of info/assistance are the Small Business Development Centers.
Check out this link: http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html
You'll find low-cost (or free) small business assistance (including classes) through a local SBDC, if one is available. They're in almost every state.
I hope this helps!
2006-08-11 03:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local community college. They can usually help you out and wouldn't cost you a bundle.
I would look into business classes and also accounting. Always good to know that too.
Also, try reading Dave Ramsey's book, "Total Money Makeover." Might help you succeed.
2006-08-11 03:35:33 · answer #5 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a local tech school or search on line for on line business courses
2006-08-11 03:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-11 03:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋