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Seeking a College Book
Asked by D.F. from Dallas
on September 4, 2009
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CID number:5780
Does anyone know where I can purchas this book? ASAP!!!!
ISBN:9780137145539
Author:Schmalleger
Title: Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction
P...
Mom Seeking Online College
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on June 13, 2008
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Hey moms,
I need some advice. I'm needing to take 6 hours of Business courses this summer to promote in my feild of employment. I would love to take them on line, ...
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- I'm fairly certain that Collin County Community College has online courses....if you live here, that could be pretty inexpensive, too. good luck.
- I just want to send some caution your way. If ever intend on getting a degree from a college or university please make sure whatever classes you take now are from an a...
- Just make sure that you are using a school with credits that will transfer to a real university if you were to try to apply them to a higher degree. Many people don'...
My Son Is Now Out on His Own at College
Asked by L.H. from Daytona Beach
on November 7, 2009
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This is the first year my son has gone away to school. He gets financial aid and thinks his disbursement check is for just "going out and spending". At this rate he ...
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- I would suggest getting him a book by Dave Ramsey called "Total Money Makeover", great advice. But if you dont want to do that, let him fall down and pick himself back...
- You said he is out on his own, then let him be on his own. This is a part of growing up and know how to take care of your self and not to depend on your parents. Did y...
- Ramsey has some great data. books, and so forth- I would start w/ that, and chart out the semester and budget out the loan which I believe you have co signed for. H...
529 College Plan????
Asked by K.O. from Dallas
on October 2, 2009
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Has anyone ever heard of the 529 plan. I was looking on the internet for ways to save money and am considering it for my daughter but not so sure. If you have not hear...
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- Both of my kids have 529s. You don't have to choose the TX plan. Each state offers them. You can go direct to the state's website to get it. My kids have the Utah ...
- Hi K., I know a great deal about 529 plans, as I am a financial advisor, and I also have a 529 plan for my 10 year old son. The texas website you quoted is not the w...
- We opened one thru our Farmer's Agent when my daughter was born. Right now we only put $50 a month in but plan to increase that once we are not paying for daycare any...
College Savings - Piggy Backing off Another College Question
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on June 7, 2012
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How much do you save each month? Do you aim for a specific dollar amount? % of your paycheck?
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- We are different. I am an oddball on this one for this site. We feel it's our obligation to get our daughter out of college debt free. No way will I set her up to gr...
- All three of my kids have 4 years of tuition and 2 years of dorm already paid (thank you, grandparents--they were a huge help!). We put $100/month in their savings a...
- We have chosen private school for elementary and high school, and that is where we decided tuition money will do the most good. They will be essentially on their own f...
Communicating with My College Freshman
Asked by J.M. from Louisville
on August 18, 2009
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Hey all-
I just moved my son in to the dorm on Saturday. He has not called, texted, anything..... I want to give him his space. How long do I give him space? How d...
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- We live in TN and have a son and daughter that live in TX. My daughter calls me WAY more than my son. I can call him and call him and call him and he will not pick up....
- I remember my first week at college. lol! I'd send him a letter telling him flat out (but in a loving tone) that while you know he needs some space and doesn't wan...
- Hi J., My sister-in-law has two kids in college - my niece is a rising sophomore and my nephew is a rising junior. She lives in Paris and the kids are in the US, so...
College Grants for Single Mom
Asked by A.B. from Memphis
on February 19, 2011
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Hi mamas! I am trying to get back into school so I can gain back my independence! I live with my son's father (even though we aren't together) and stay at home with m...
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- Yes, you need to fill out the FAFSA form online. You will need your basic personal information and your latest tax return information. I would also suggest contact...
- I don't know if it's legit or not, but I was on a couponing website yesterday and there was an ad for scholarships for moms, I thought about it, because there was a po...
- When you register for college, get an appointment with the financial aid office. They can tell you about all sorts of grants and scholarships that most people don't kn...
Going Back to College
Asked by J.G. from Buffalo
on September 30, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just looking for some advice/encouragement! I have 2 kids, work some part time jobs, and I am interested in going back to school in Spring 2010 for nursin...
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- If you put your mind to it you can do it. I am going to school right now and at first didn't think I could do it either. But if you make a scedule you can do it. I am ...
- I went back first when I was 28, with three kids 7, 5, 1 and got my associates in nursing (part time). Best thing I ever did for myself. Now I'm finishing my BS (on-...
- I am in the same dilema. I have a 14mon old, help my husband at work a few hours a week, and enjoy my free time. I also want to go back to school in Jan. We have no fa...
College Freshman, Living in Dorms, Close to Home, Parents Involvement / Rules ?
Asked by S.W. from Saginaw
on November 5, 2012
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I am overwhelmed, for the first time! My daughter just started college, age 19 ,lives in dorms, but is only 20 minutes from our home.
our daughter has gone from 0 ...
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- I have the same vote as the others that she's 19; she's in college; let her make her mistakes. I vote this way as.......I did the same. It took me getting kicked o...
- Yes, she is 19, and old enough to make her own decisions . . . even though those decisions may be the "wrong" ones to someone who is more mature. I put the quotes ar...
- The fact that she's 20 minutes from home is pretty irrelevant here. Don't make her move back home. If she was further away you wouldn't even know about this stuff. ...
What Does It Cost to Eat?
Asked by S. from Dallas
on September 28, 2008
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Okay, Mamas - how much is a reasonable amount for weekly groceries for a family of four (two are little girls)? When you budget, do you include cleaning supplies, pape...
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- My first answer to your question is that, despite what TV and ads would have you think, I believe that most of us who live within our means DON'T buy clothes, get mani...
- HI S. , I am so glad your asking let's me know I am not alone out there the way the economy is right I am also a stay home at home with four kids my husband works bu...
- Costco! Not only that, but coupon items at Costco. We sometimes end up with a garage full of things we don't need at the time, but in the long run it saves big bucks...
