How can my mom earn a degree while working full time?

Question

My mom wants a degree but her dilemma is not having enough time to study because of work. Any ideas?

Answer 1

She should definitely look into online degree programs at PUBLIC community colleges and state universities. Avoid the for-profits because of cost and some people have a stigma against schools that are mainly online. If she chooses a state school or community college, her degree won't have this stigma attached to it.

The following are some schools that have online degree programs:

http://www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/
http://www.peru.edu/offuttafb/degreeprograms/onlinelearning.htm
http://outreach.uwyo.edu/ocp/
http://www.distance.msstate.edu/
http://www.distancelearning.ufl.edu/degrees.aspx
http://www.apu.apus.edu/index.htm
http://www.online.uillinois.edu/
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ode/CollegeOverview.asp

There are many others. The above is just to get her started.

She should also consider CLEP and DSST exams. Many schools accept these exams for credit. They are a quick way to get credit. To learn more about CLEP, http://www.collegeboard.com To learn more about DSST, http://www.getcollegecredit.com

When you choose a school, make sure it is at least regionally accredited. You can check accreditation at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.asp You can learn more about accreditation at http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Finally, there are a couple of forums online with members who have obtained their degrees online. Some have gone pretty far with their online degrees. The forums are free to join but you can read the forum without joining. You just won't be able to post. http://forums.degreeinfo.com and http://www.instantcertonline.com/forums

Good luck,

Answer 2

Having to work and go to school is not uncommon. For regular people, we have to support ourselves while going to school. Majority of the people i knew in fact, myself included, worked 30-50 hours a week while attending either part or full time.
It's about priorities.
If she can't find an hour a day to study, then there are alot of other priorities in her life. In which case she is better off not trying for a degree, until it becomes important.

Answer 3

Well, she would have to put in some study time whatever she does. Employers are on to the 'diploma mills' where you can pay money to buy diplomas.
Online classes are the best. Whether they are from a college in your area, or an online college. Make sure credits can be transferred to other schools and that the school is approved by the U.S. Dept.of Education.

Answer 4

I work full time and am in school full time. It is hard to do, but it is possible. A good suggestion is online classes. That way you can do the work whenever you want to. Other than that, you just have to find the time to do it. If you want it bad enough, like I do, you have to make it work somehow.

Answer 5

Has she tried online degrees ?

Answer 6

time management

Answer 7

arent there night classes?