I am 19; a stay at home mom, and about to start school online. I don't have any income but I do live with my fiance', the baby's father. I don't know if I will qualify for full financial aid, and need extra money anyways. Any advice is welcome, as long as it's legal, legitimate, and doesn't require money to start.
2007-03-25 16:42:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well in response to one answer: I cannot attend a brick and mortar only because right now I am receiving Foodstamps from my state's Welfare department, and that is my ONLY income. I have no cash to be able to put out for school and for daycare. My fiance' works five days a week, 8-9 hours a day, and we cannot afford for him to stay home any more than on his days off.
2007-03-26 05:43:30 · update #1
Become a mystery shopper but never pay a company to work for them EVER. You won't break the bank but you will be able to put some coin in your pocket with relative ease.
Skull
Gold Certified MSPA
2007-03-25 16:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by SKULL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill out a FAFSA, and go to a brick-and-mortar college. Employers view online degrees with skepticism.
Be willing to do a work-study, so you can make a little money while you're in school. Because you are a single parent, you are automatically considered independent. If you have no income, you will need a notarized statement from your fiance, saying that he's supporting you. If your EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is zero, expect for most (if not all) of your education to come from the federal government and your state (tax payers, in other words).
Going to an actual college will get you out of the house, where you can concentrate on your studies. You'll need your sweetheart's cooperation to do so, if not someone else (who can watch your child while you're at class).
I don't think government funds will pay for an online degree, by the way, but you can ask your school's financial aid department about that. However, if you go to a real school, let the financial aid people there know your situation and they will help you get funding. If your school has no financial aid department, little alarms should be going off in your head.
2007-03-26 00:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by Flaca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, congratulations on having the fortitude to get your online education! And I admire your goal of attending school "cybertically" while being a mother at the same time. Good luck to you.
Now- Some choices can be to sell beauty products such as Mary Kay and Avon or jewelry from Park Lane. The drawback about these "investments" is that you must travel to people's places to get payments and deliver products.
Other choices must be to tutor younger children in a subject that you are good at. Cleaning a house or two per week for 3 hours each might be helpful. Last, is to live on a budget while you go to school.
2007-03-26 02:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate the spammers here...anyway, the two jobs that come to mind are telemarketing (probably only good if you can deal with the fact that some people will be hostile) and childcare at your home. The childcare could work out well because you might be able to get in some study time every once in a while. Good luck :)
2007-03-25 23:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anne R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a webpage containing no-scam and no-fee online jobs. Try them!
http://www.BasimahsBountifuls.com
2007-03-26 00:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by miladybc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋