I am in Boston, have been in the workforce for some years, and at 38, am eager to become a teacher. I aquired a bachelors degree in history back in 1995. Last year I have took and aced 2 education classes for grad credit at UMASS- but lack the $$$ to pay for a full grad school career- What are some ways a financially ruined person might find a means to afford an M.Ed?
2006-09-08 08:48:38 · 6 answers · asked by OctopusGuy 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
Check to see if your state has an ARC program (Alternate Route to Certification. CT has one, it's a summer time thing, not much $$$, and in the fall you're ready to roll. Good luck!
2006-09-08 08:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by U. N. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a grad degree to teach in High school or lower.
They just fill your mind with crap in education classes anyhow.
If you really want to be fiscally ruined take out a student loan like everyone else so you can get a job that pays $30k a year. Real smart!
2006-09-08 08:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "have took" in your sentence has me worried but okay. Check the office of financial aid. There should be loans and grants available. If you teach in a teacher shortage area or in some low income communities some of your loans will be forgiven. Springfield desperately needs qualified teachers. Contact the Dept. of Ed. they can help you with more information.
2006-09-08 08:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states/county's have incentive programs or special scholarships for aspiring teachers, it's just contingent upon your working in a certain school district or what have you. Unfortunately I'm not sure where to direct you to find information like that in your state, but check with your local state college or talk to someone at one of your local school districts. One of those places should be able to guide you with more info.
There are programs like this in California, I don't know about Boston though.
2006-09-08 08:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by GirlUdontKnow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for schools that will waive tuition in exchange for being a TA. I know CT universities are great about this.
2006-09-08 08:54:20 · answer #5 · answered by generationofswine1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Student Loans !!! www.salliemae.com
You might need a cosigner but its worth a try!!... have you filled out a FASFA for Federal Assistance??...www.fasfa.gov??
Good Luck
2006-09-08 08:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋