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Mom Seeking Online College
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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
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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????
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ?
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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?
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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...