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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Seeking Grant/scholarship Advice    —Battle Ground, WA

"After 13+ years in the workforce, I am quitting my job and going back to school. I start prerequist classes for getti..."

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I recommend that you do every class you can online! Once your are IN the nursing program, you won't be able to do any online, but most of your prerequisites can be don...

Go see the financial aid office on your campus. They will have books and listings of available scholarships, loans and grant opportunities. I'm surprised that you're...

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Q: University of Phoenix    —Lockport, IL

"Has anyone taken classes or known anyone who was taken classes through University of Phoenix. Thinking of doing some..."

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My husband got his Masters degree through Univ. of Phoenix...it's legit!

C., I have taken a few classes from UOP online that I needed to transfer to a program at my "land-based" college. UOP is an accredited institution and that makes it...

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Q: Wanting to Go Back 2 School    —Newfield, NJ

"My name is P. and i am 32 yrs old. i work as a CNA in a nursing home. i want so much to further my education. i would..."

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You need to go back to school. It will be good for your daughter to see you studying, and you will increase your earning power. This will be good for your daughter too...

Hi P., First let me say that is wonderful to see someone else who knows that their is a greater power out there other then us. Second I commend you for wanting to ...

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Q: Are You a Social Worker or Do You Know One Personally    —Denver, CO

"OK moms, I know I have asked you a lot of things, but this one is for my brother. He is in his third year at CSU and ..."

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I'm not, but I bet if he called Larimer County, someone there would be more than willing to talk to him about what they do. I worked in a county office, and it's our ...

I totally disagree with the advice that you need your Master's degree to go anywhere in this field. I received my BSW four years ago and love the work I do. I've fou...

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Q: Getting Husband to Pursue Education    —Fremont, CA

"My husband currenly working as a water treatment tech. He has a good job, but we all know that nothing is as secure a..."

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HI S.! How is it going with your request? I see it has been a while. I just read your note from August! Are things going more smoothly for you? D.

Dear S., Then stop trying to get him to go to school, he will go if and when he gets the courage. I know exactly how he feels - I felt the same way and only got st...

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Q: Alternative Teaching Certification    —Houston, TX

"Howdy Ladies, I'm going to start an alternative certification certification program here in september and wanted t..."

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A friend of mine was planning to start her teacher certification with, I believe, Region 4, which is the educational region in the Houston area. She did quite a bit o...

I finished the program through Region 4 in May. It was a great program and I took and passed my state exam. The problem is actually finding a teaching job right now....

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Q: Online Schools    —Erie, PA

"Has anyone taken any online classes? I am currenlty talking to a few schools about takeing some classes and finishin..."

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Hi J., My husband does University of Phoenix Online. The classes are five weeks long, and you have the option of taking a week off in between classes or not taking ...

Hi there, not suer what area you are from, but I looked into some of the online schools. You have to be very careful in picking one first off...alot of rip offs! Reall...

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Q: Thinking of Getting a Degree    —Astoria, NY

"I'm thinking of taking on line courses to finish getting my degree. I'm curious as to how legit it is. Would potentia..."

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I know people who have gotten degree on line but you must make sure it is an accredited school. Some are not real do your homework first Good luck

I recieved my Master's degree from the University of Phoenix. I am a teacher and NYS did except this college as accredited to recieve your permanent certification for...

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Q: Stay at Home Mom Interested in Online Classes    —Nutley, NJ

"Has anyone tried to take online classes while being a stay at home mom?"

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I took online classes last semester. My daughter was 5 months old when I began and everything went really well until the tail end when she was up and moving more. Th...

Hi A., Sorry for the late response, but I'm just catching up on my mamasource email. I haven't been on in awhile because I was studying online to earn my MBA. Well,...

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Q: Online Masters Program    —Kenosha, WI

"Good afternoon!!! I am looking to complete my master's degree, but definately know I don't have time to do it tradit..."

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First I will start off saying I work for a regionally accredited 100% online University. I will not say which one as I do not want to bias anything but I do want to b...

try ashford college they are gear for adults my sister is going for the same thing, they do have a website, but i can't remember it right now sorry lol

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