Financial Aid
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Would like Input on Online Colleges
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on September 10, 2009
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Can you qualify for financial aid for online schools? Costs? How is the intensity of the classes? School recommendations? Any input would be great!
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- I currently attend University of Phoenix, online. I have been with them for 2 years, 2 classes to go to get Associates. I am continuing on with my BS in Psych with the...
- Yes, you can qualify for finacial aid for online colleges. The college will help you with it; tell you what forms to fill out, how to access them online, and who to su...
- As far as I know, online colleges are generally colleges that actually exist & offer online degrees so as far as I know, the gov't usually doesn't have a problem w/it ...
Seeking Nurses, or College Students in Nursing Program...
Asked by C.V. from Dallas
on December 6, 2006
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I plan to start college next semester. i have never been to college. i am interested in obtainining a nursing degree. i am a single mother of 2 boys. i know i need to ...
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- I am single mother as well and will be graduating for my MA in Jan and I have spoken to Brookhaven College which I know they have a great nursing program and you DO ha...
- I don't have any college or nursing info, but I wanted to invite you to a group I started online: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DFW_single_moms/
- You can take the Accuplacer at TCC to place you where you need to start with your generals. I don't know how close you are to TCC Northeast campus, but the registrar's...
Need Advice on Planning a Open House/going Away to College Party
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on April 12, 2010
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I would like any suggestions on planning a going away/dorm warming party for my niece. she was accepted to Eastern Michigan so she won't be going too far. She is rea...
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- When I graduated from high school everyone had open house parties. You could get the invitations along with your graduation announcements from the school. If it's no...
- I think I would refer to it as her "go away" party...depending on everyone's humor, of course.
- I think a backyard BBQ party is appropriate. As long as it isn't IN ADDITION to a high school graduation party. One or the other. As far as putting ANYTHING on th...
Looking for Prepaid College Fund Options
Asked by C.S. from Boca Raton
on December 5, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I am interested in setting up a prepaid college program for my son. I want to know what other moms have for their children. I want to be aware of the differe...
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- I did the Fl Prepaid and really like how flexible it is. You can pay for tuition and room and board, or just tuition. You can pay over time, or as one lump sum. And ...
- Hi C., I am a SAHM to a 6 month old boy :) We just did the 4 year tuition and differential fee for him. We did it through www.florida529plans.com. We are prayin...
- Dear C. S, I purchased the Florida Pre-Paid College fund for my children. I also purchased a dorm policy for both my kids. It's reasonably priced and by the time yo...
College Pre-Paid Tuition Plans
Asked by N.P. from Chicago
on April 8, 2011
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Just curious if any of you invest in a pre-paid tuition program for your children. If so, which plans? If not, how else have you chosen to invest for your child's ed...
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- Yes you are wise to pull out. Dave Ramsey has some great advice about college saving plans. And he will give you specifics on how to go about it & what programs to ...
- We did the 529 and then it was closed and our money sent to a new fund. We found out the fees were much higher and after 9 years we made 2.2% total which we could have...
- We have not contributed to any “college plan” and never will because whatever money you put in that kind of plan will be considered college money when your financi...
Bright Start (IL) College Savings Plan
Asked by H.D. from Chicago
on October 27, 2010
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My fantastic dad just opened a Bright Start College Saving Plan for my daughter which I really appreciate but my question is
1-can't you lose money because they inves...
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- A few quick comments: Interest in 529 plans is tax free - it is not included when you complete your annual tax forms. Every state has a 529 savings plan. The o...
- I would check out Dave Ramsey's book Total Money Makeover - he has a whole section on college savings and the best programs to use that give you the most flexibility.
- all the tv ads about Alexi Giannoulis and how he lost $75 MILLION dollars of people money for the kids college funds from Bright Start should steer you in another dire...
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...
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...
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'...
Going Back to College. Need Advice
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on July 14, 2008
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Hi mamas! I am newly single, I have an almost 5 year old girl, and I work full time. My question is this. I've heard of single mothers going back to school and havi...
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- I would go back and talk to the counselor again. There is a chance that it is too late in the fiscal year to get financial aid...But you should fill out your fafsa (h...
- Google Pell Grants and feel free to contact me when you are filling out your applications. You will probably have to write an essay and I would be happy to edit it fo...
- I would return to the TCC campus but visit the academic department that you wish to get a certificate or degree in (e.g. accounting department) Advisement from the dep...
