Please share your experiences - how did you pay for it or how long do you think it will take you to finish pay that loan? what was the most difficult thing about it going back to school? any advice for ppl who want to go back to school? most info gets the 10 - make it informative
thanks ;-)
2007-08-04 13:43:13 · 4 answers · asked by Brat of Brats 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yoohoo- you're pretty lucky. I still have a 18k loan from my BA that I am paying - I studied abroad. That's what's been holding me back (plus the mortgage, the economy and life's little surprises). Also, can you live on 6 or 10k (a TA job) per year?... Or do you have another job/source of income? I don't mean to be nosy; I'm just trying to see if and how I can do this financially without having a nervous breakdown.
2007-08-05 07:35:11 · update #1
It is entirely possible to get a Master's Degree though, with relatively little cost. You should check with the University that you would like to attend. The department often has financial aid available in the form of tuition remission, stipends, and other monies. For example, I am a Graduate Student at a private University in Texas. Last year, the first year that I attended, I was offered tuition remission for 9 hours a semester. The head of my department kept working on it and by the time the semester started, I was offered tuition remission for 6 hours a semester, plus I worked as a Research assistant and got paid 6,000 dollars for the year. So, I didn't pay any tuition at all. This year I will be working as a teacher's assistant and I still have all of my tuition paid, plus 10,000 dollars for the year.
It is very possible to get a Graduate degree with little to no out of pocket expense.
2007-08-04 18:12:13 · answer #1 · answered by yoohoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As already mentioned, the cost depends on where you go. School websites post these tuition and other costs online. A lot of employers also reimburse for college cost if you maintan a certain grade average. If you are working, check with your employer. If not, you may want to consider this benefit in a job hunt if you think you may take advantage of it.
I am considering going back, also. The hardest part for me will be balancing my family, work, and school lives, and ensuring that each gets the proper attention. The next most difficult thing will be giving speeches, again. I hated that the most about school before, and have not grown any fonder of it over the years.
2007-08-04 16:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by Cheesetoasto 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am going to be beginning to work on my Master's this fall. I just paid for my fall tuition which was about $3,800 for 9 credits + fees. So in total my Masters will cost about $16,000. I'm going to a state school though, so it is a lot cheaper than a private schools. Depending on what your field is you may be able to get a graduate assistantship which will pay for some or all of your tuition plus a stipend (pay check).
2007-08-04 14:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by hplss.rmntc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on the location of the school & type of program.
Then of course, there is residence and/or food while there.
Apply for grants & scholarships where possible.
2007-08-04 13:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋