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Post by merrr on Oct 8, 2012 9:48:43 GMT -6
On top of everything else in life I'm feeling like it's finally the right time for me to go to college. ;D
While this makes me very happy it also scares the hell out of me. I've got SO much going on how on earth am I going to be able to do more?! But, way back when, when I made the decision to start my family at such a young age I also said that by the time my DD graduated high school I wanted a college degree. I've got five years left.
So I'm meeting with a college tomorrow afternoon. They have the program I'm passionate about and I need to chase my dreams regardless of being a mom, a wife, the PTA secretary, having three direct sales businesses, working full time, being a short order cook and housekeeper and laundry service.
I'm not sure what to ask. This is all new territory for me. Any tips?
10/14/12 I DID IT!!! I submitted my application to Metro State University today!!!! I look to start with the "spring" session in January 2013 ;D
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Post by dara1012 on Oct 8, 2012 10:01:51 GMT -6
You can do it!!!!! I went through the same thing when I was applying for graduate school and was so nervous about what to do, wear, say for my interview. I have been able to successfully manage working FT, having a preschooler, keeping my house together (just don't come over to check ) and involved in volunteering. You may need to lower standards for cooking, housekeeping and laundry (or ask family members to do their part). Questions to ask: How do your students fit this coursework in with a full time job and family commitments? When are classes held? How long will it take me to complete this program? How do I apply for financial aid? How much do credits cost? What is the average cost for books? Is there an advisor or alumni of this program who I could talk to? (you might get more program specific info from someone who has been through it or an advisor for that program) Parking permits? Online access requirements for outside of class assignments? Take a deep breath, if you are passionate about this, you can do it.
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Post by bumblebee23 on Oct 8, 2012 11:39:50 GMT -6
Ok when you start stop in at your school library and ask about a book about scholarships. I had NO IDEA that you could apply for all these differant scholarships even though you are attending a small community college. It's extra work but could help out financially and lower the amount you will have to pay back.
Stop in and see your school advisor when time to pick classes. I never did this and towards the end things where getting complicated so just stop in and see them they really do help alot.
Keep your receipts for anything you pay out of pocket including tuition, books, pencils, ANYTHING for school because it is tax deductible!
I have no doubt you will be able to handle this. Things will be hard but you rock and I know you can totally do this!
My initital interview was no big deal they kinda filled me it. My cousin knew to ask way more questions then me. She even knew how much she was paying per credit.
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Post by merrr on Oct 9, 2012 17:46:51 GMT -6
The meeting was tonight and I'm REALLY interested in the program... I thought the price she quoted me was rather high though. $395 per credit hour with an average course being four credit hours. Anyone got a feeling for what an "average" class cost is?
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Post by cakemakermom on Oct 9, 2012 18:45:35 GMT -6
Wow, what a high rate! I would find out what credits transfer from a community college and do your generals there. I was looking into Anoka-Ramsey and they are just under $200 a credit, with classes running 3-4 credits a course.
Finishing the course may end up costing more though, community colleges get you started, but you still need to go to a specific school to finish any degree past a general one. Most business college credits won't transfer anywhere else, but community colleges and state college credits transfer more easily.
What I find amazing is that in the 10 years that I went to college last, the prices have doubled! I paid $97 a credit in 2001 at the same college. Of course I was also paying $.97 a gallon for gas too...
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Post by dara1012 on Oct 9, 2012 21:11:41 GMT -6
I pay about $500/credit for graduate school...so $390/credit for undergrad doesn't seem off.
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Post by sarahisis on Oct 9, 2012 22:24:22 GMT -6
That's the rising cost of education for ya!!
Good luck!!!!
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Post by merrr on Oct 10, 2012 13:37:28 GMT -6
Okay so I've done a ton more looking in the last 24 hours. Now that I've met with a school I actually know some specific things to look for and benchmarks to compair to each other.
I looked up Metro State University today and ... they have a marketing degree finally!!! They didn't 6+ years ago when I last looked at them. AND they are $210/credit for the undergrad. Almost half the cost of St Scholastica! That means I could actually afford to go with my company's tuition reimbursement policy.
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Post by bunsy on Oct 10, 2012 13:38:56 GMT -6
Keep going with the research! My aunt got her BA from Metro State and then her masters at Luther Seminary.
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Post by bumblebee23 on Oct 10, 2012 14:25:13 GMT -6
So glad to see you are so excited about this! Look at you doing your research already!
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Post by merrr on Oct 14, 2012 13:11:40 GMT -6
I'm SO excited to start class in January!!!
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Post by bunsy on Oct 14, 2012 14:10:14 GMT -6
Wahoo Merrrrrr!
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Post by dara1012 on Oct 14, 2012 19:17:22 GMT -6
Yay! So happy for you....you can do it!
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Post by laurac on Oct 15, 2012 7:12:06 GMT -6
WTG, Merrr! What? You were bored working a full time job, 3 part time jobs and raising a teenage daughter??
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Post by bumblebee23 on Oct 15, 2012 7:16:53 GMT -6
Way to go Merr! You are going to rock at this....just like your other ventures!
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