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iloveemmy · 08-04-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Graleyne

Another thing, some schools offer some of their classes on line. So that's something you could look into as well.

Online courses are great! My son and DIL just finished taking some upper level Spanish courses online. DIL is an English teacher, but is now getting add on certification in Spanish. My son just took it with her to see how he would do...DUH...they were the top 2....I thought that was funny!

ChestersMom · 08-04-2007, 01:51 PM

I'm a 49 year old college sophomore

You'll love it!! Because I work, I do take on-line classes for some things. Others, you just have to be there. It all depends on your learning/study style.

So, school starts for me again on 8/27. This semester, it's government, accounting II and art appreciation.

It's never too late. Don't overload yourself and enjoy. It's amazing how many people in my classes are my age, so I don't feel out of place at all.

First, go on line and fill out the FAFSA (go directly to their website, don't pay anyone to do it for you) and check with the financial aid department at your school. I got a $400.00 grant this semester from some weird place, along with my Pell Grant. There's all kinds of money out there to be had, you just have to look and ask a lot of questions.

You'll feel so good about yourself and, if you have kids, it will set a great example for them.

GOOD LUCK

Janie616 · 08-04-2007, 02:06 PM

great idea!!! we are never too old to learn ... I advise many oif my patients to do just that!
what will you study????

SugarMama · 08-04-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Graleyne

There are tons of grants that you can get. There are also schools that offer grants to women over 25 who are going back to get their degrees, etc. You really have TONS of options to pay for it. It may take a little research to see what is available to you in your state, etc. Some grants are national, some are state only.

Did you do your own research for payment options or did you go through the school's financial aid dept? Also, was it a long process to find out about the financial aid or was it done quickly? I'm just wondering if I think I might be able to take some classes next year should I start looking into finance options now or wait until closer to next year? Thanks for the info!

Graleyne · 08-04-2007, 06:34 PM

Go ahead and start looking now. I did a combination of my own research and talking to the financial aid department. They were a huge help!

ssj4.0 · 08-04-2007, 07:27 PM

That is soooooo great for you!!!! and I also know how wonderful it feels. I too have just reg. for classes. My major is nursing. I also understand that it can be hard to find the time and money for this. But in my case, I have to work, my husband works hard but with three kids we need both incomes. So after many years of saying "I really want to be a nurse" and doing nothing about it, working a job that paid well that I hated, I decided it was time. I quit the job and have signed up! Now don't get me wrong we still need the money, but my husband said he think we can make it if I find a part time job for now. We will have to give somethings up, But it will be sooooooo worth it in the long run. This is the web site I used to file my financial aid. www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov ( it has paid for all my classes- I'm taking four, but I will have a loan to help pay for books and stuff. Good Luck to all of us who are attending now!!!!! and to those of you who are thinking of doing it, it might be hard, but it will be so worth it in the long run.
Amy

zoeybear · 08-05-2007, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ChestersMom

I'm a 49 year old college sophomore

You'll love it!! Because I work, I do take on-line classes for some things. Others, you just have to be there. It all depends on your learning/study style.

So, school starts for me again on 8/27. This semester, it's government, accounting II and art appreciation.

It's never too late. Don't overload yourself and enjoy. It's amazing how many people in my classes are my age, so I don't feel out of place at all.

I am 37 and just started some on line classes at our community college. I was in law enforcement. After 13 yrs I have decided it is not for me anymore. I am looking into a degree in social services. It is hard w/ husband and kids, and all we do as wives, but it is satisfying. Good for you. You should feel proud!

Superstarkba · 08-05-2007, 09:30 AM

Good for you

!!! I bet you are excited, did you take advantage of the tax free weekend?

Graleyne · 08-05-2007, 09:31 AM

I sure did! For both myself and the kidlets!

J_is_my_initial · 08-05-2007, 09:46 AM

Congrats. I went back to school at an "older" age and loved it. I got grants and other help that pd for everything. You will do good at what ever you decided to do.

Superstarkba · 08-05-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Graleyne

I sure did! For both myself and the kidlets!

Yah!!! I tried to get out, but since I am done with high school, I don't need much.. but I did get new clothes

!!! DARN, I wish the pet stores were tax free

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08-04-2007, 02:06 PM	#18
Janie616 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,093	great idea!!! we are never too old to learn ... I advise many oif my patients to do just that! what will you study???? __________________ Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Louis Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." -- H. Jackson Brown

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Graleyne Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,563	Go ahead and start looking now. I did a combination of my own research and talking to the financial aid department. They were a huge help! __________________ Aerrica, and Norman RIP my sweet Poopanut

08-04-2007, 07:27 PM	#21
ssj4.0 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 56 Blog Entries: 1	That is soooooo great for you!!!! and I also know how wonderful it feels. I too have just reg. for classes. My major is nursing. I also understand that it can be hard to find the time and money for this. But in my case, I have to work, my husband works hard but with three kids we need both incomes. So after many years of saying "I really want to be a nurse" and doing nothing about it, working a job that paid well that I hated, I decided it was time. I quit the job and have signed up! Now don't get me wrong we still need the money, but my husband said he think we can make it if I find a part time job for now. We will have to give somethings up, But it will be sooooooo worth it in the long run. This is the web site I used to file my financial aid. www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov ( it has paid for all my classes- I'm taking four, but I will have a loan to help pay for books and stuff. Good Luck to all of us who are attending now!!!!! and to those of you who are thinking of doing it, it might be hard, but it will be so worth it in the long run. Amy __________________

08-05-2007, 09:30 AM	#23
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	Good for you!!! I bet you are excited, did you take advantage of the tax free weekend?

08-05-2007, 09:31 AM	#24
Graleyne Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,563	I sure did! For both myself and the kidlets! __________________ Aerrica, and Norman RIP my sweet Poopanut

08-04-2007, 01:51 PM	#17
ChestersMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX Posts: 947	I'm a 49 year old college sophomore You'll love it!! Because I work, I do take on-line classes for some things. Others, you just have to be there. It all depends on your learning/study style. So, school starts for me again on 8/27. This semester, it's government, accounting II and art appreciation. It's never too late. Don't overload yourself and enjoy. It's amazing how many people in my classes are my age, so I don't feel out of place at all. First, go on line and fill out the FAFSA (go directly to their website, don't pay anyone to do it for you) and check with the financial aid department at your school. I got a $400.00 grant this semester from some weird place, along with my Pell Grant. There's all kinds of money out there to be had, you just have to look and ask a lot of questions. You'll feel so good about yourself and, if you have kids, it will set a great example for them. GOOD LUCK

08-05-2007, 09:46 AM	#25
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Congrats. I went back to school at an "older" age and loved it. I got grants and other help that pd for everything. You will do good at what ever you decided to do. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.