I'm a full-time working mom and wife. I would really like to go back to school to at least get my associate's degree. The problem is, I can't quit my job. My total household income is 60k+, however I make at least half of that and we couldn't afford to live if I quit my job and went back to school. Our credit isn't the best so I don't think I could get a loan to supply my income, and I do have a toddler so that requires most of my time when I'm not at home. Also, my husband works nights and is on a rotating schedule (he works 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, etc...). I applied for financial aid last year and they offered $3,000 a semester, obviously, that's not going to pay for schooling and supply my current income. How in the world can I work this into my life? I feel like if I don't do it soon, I may never and that makes me very sad and like I'm giving up on a dream. Any suggestions?
2007-09-25 12:58:53 · 5 answers · asked by no one 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
You do not have to give up your dream. Have you tried considering going to school part-time on working towards your degree? It will take longer to complete it, but you will earn it in time. A number of community colleges offer online or distance learning classes, and the cost would come in well under the financial aid awarded amount. You could take two courses a semester and one per summer session. That would be 18 credits, and all you would need is 60+ for an associates degree. My brother worked full time and got his MBA through an online degree program with a major well known university. I have included some free websites for more information. Good luck!
2007-09-25 13:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by dawncs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you live in US you probably have a local community college where you can attend part-time semester by semester
get your assoc degree there first, then think about going on to a 4 yr degree later
take babysteps, and do not quit your job
don't take financial aid, it will just be loans, just pay as you go and you will be better off
buy yourself a guide to college admissions, like the US News & World Report rankings book. It will have loads of useful info for you
Good luck!
You can do this!!
2007-09-25 13:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by yyyyyy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes there some colleges in which you can take those kinds of classes, but they are usually the community college ones. 4 year university ones require a form, possibly money to apply, and essays. I had taken a cake decorating class once at a community college. And yes, I did meet my spouse at college. It was our freshman year at Michigan State University. We are meant for each other!
2016-05-18 21:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by letitia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking into online courses through independant study from Brigham Young university. at elearn.byu.edu
2007-09-25 13:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he he eh
2007-09-25 15:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by Rimi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋