My husband and I are thinking of doing this. We have no children. I'm wondering if this is too risky. But then again, I don't want to live my life regretting that I never took the plunge! Any people out there who have done this?
2007-01-06 01:51:41 · 4 answers · asked by LP 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
My wife and I are doing this. We have 2 children, too. We are receiving the max in financial aid, plus loans to help cover the costs of living while we are in school.
It is feasible, if you don't mind not having any money. You could still hold part-time jobs to "get away" from each other, but that's up to you.
It is doable...just be focused on the end result.
2007-01-06 03:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, you're going to get railed for the 60-40 comment. No doubt plenty are going to say it's 50/50!!! But that is equally wrong. It's 100/100 or you fail. This is the golden rule: You both enthusiastically agree to the change or the status-quo stays. Anything else demonstrates a lack of love. In the event a difficult decision must be made, that obligation falls to you. e.g. A choice must be made about where to go next, and both ways have huge cavet's then you don't dump that decision on her. "Head-of-household" is an obligation not a power position. To me it's crazy to have the baby on purpose before you finish the degree. Rearing an infant is exhausting and raising children is expensive. Absolutely nothing gets easier after kids. She'll end up a SAHM with no major marketable skills - it would cost you money for her to go to work. You should tell her that you're certainly not opposed to getting your own place, but you want her to stay in school no matter what. Just went through this ringer with my wife and she just registered for classes. (There's a huge tax break on education right now, if you pay for it this year you can deduct it on your 2009 taxes - it's a credit which is huge, it's basically free money upto $1200).
2016-05-22 22:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not advise it. You will not be able to get enough in financial aid to cover your salaries so unless you move back in with one of your parents and start taking the bus you will regret it and most likely drop out. Instead do some research into a working adult friendly college. I work at a univeristy where all classes are either online or offered from 6-9:30 one night a week and where 3 classes if full time so most of our students work full time as well as go to school full time and a lot even have children. My husband goes to school full time and is working full time currently, I completed my MBA that way at the same time so it is possible to work and study.
2007-01-06 03:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by appylover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was married to another graduate student while still in school. We lived a very frugal life on our meager assistantships but live we did. We both found good jobs in our areas as a result. I knew other students who worked as grocery clerks and so forth to help make ends meet. Housing is your biggest expense (beyond tuition) and I must say we did live in a flea bag apartment.
2007-01-06 03:38:05 · answer #4 · answered by EllieMae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if you're rich. But then why go back to school
2007-01-06 01:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by mrsunshine88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋