I'd really like to attend college, but I can't afford not to work. I really don't know what to do and I'm barely starting to understand all the forms and tuition stuff, etc etc. Help me out?
2007-02-01 12:46:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you need to pay for school by working then apply for the federal work study program. In addition to any loans you take out the school will place you in a job on campus. A lot of times they try and put in a department where you will study or somewhere similar.
A couple of caveats are that the pay isn't great it's usually only a dollor or so more than minimum wage for undergrads and only 9 or 10 dollars for grad school. And you capped at a work limit which i believe is 25 hours a week (except summer and winter break).
If you already have a job see if they will work around your school schedule.
And you can always start by going 1/2 time or 3/4 time. The rate of full time (aproximately 12 -18 credits for undergrad and 9 for grad) is usually a fixed and it's going to include lots of extra fees. If you only take 3/4 of that or 1/2 then you only pay for your classes by the hour. This can cut your tuition by hundreds or thousands of dollars. Just know that some benefits are only available to full-time students. but if you can only affor a few classes then take what you can afford.Work and save money and try and take courses when you can. Also if you work see if your employer has any tuition reimbursement programs.
2007-02-01 12:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by dapoetic1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you want to study and how long it will take you to get there. If you want a four year degree, there are several schools who meet only once a week or once every six weeks, and the rest of the classes are online. Two good schools are University of Phoenix and Walden University. Also, William Penn University.
If you want a community college certificate in two years or less, then you would probably have to attend classes several nights a week or on Saturdays. i've done both of these, and right now the online classes are working really well.
2007-02-01 12:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can work while studying it will be good for you but it's a hard stuff.Going to college is very expensive even though your studying on state universities. There are college universities who offers scholarship programs for deserving students, you should try that!, there are also some universities who offers scholarships for the athletes if your an athlete you should try that too...there are some schools that gives classes at night so that you can work during daytime.. I hope i helped you on your problem, don't lose hope there's always time for your dreams...
2007-02-01 20:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by malen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pull that off - but you won't have much free time. Why don't you contact the financial aid office of the school you are looking to apply to - I am sure they will be more than glad to talk to you about what you might be eligible for.
Good Luck!!!
2007-02-01 12:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always worked full time and went to school. Talk to someone in admissions at the school. They will help you with the forms.
FYI - You need to get financial aid done ASAP, so you need to get your taxes done ASAP.
2007-02-01 12:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by sassy_91 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a community college.
They offer night classes, or anytime for that matter.
So you can fit them around your work schedule.
Just don't miss out on college, it'll be a choice you'll regret.
2007-02-01 12:49:42 · answer #6 · answered by Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do all your courses on the internet at your own speed.
2007-02-01 12:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by Bobby! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋