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Seeking Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for Non-traditional College Student
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on March 28, 2008
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Hello:
I am 39 years old and I am returning back to school to complete my bachelor's degree and go on to a master's program. I am looking for a scholarshop or grant s...
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- Go to fastweb.com AMAZING resource for all!!!
- I would recommend calling Wayne Smith at Argosy University. He is the Chair of the College of Business. He will have access to the information you need and be happy t...
- Since you were in the military, you should look into scholarship opportunities for veterans. Other than that, please don't take this the wrong way as I truly do not m...
College and College Applications
Asked by T.J. from Honolulu
on March 26, 2009
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hello everyone, my daughter is in 11th grade. getting lots and lots of brochures from colleges. need some advice on how to weed through all the literature. choosing...
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- I T.. I don't think I have any advice. We're in the same situation. My daughter is a very bright 16 yr. old Sophomore- and we're getting so many brochures. My daug...
- T. J I work with 11th and 12 grade students at a local community college. To narrow down a college choice I would start with what is her major. Not all colleges c...
- Hiya, Colleges usually "specialize" in certain areas of study. Find what subjects your daughter is interested in and then find colleges that focus on that subject mat...
Seeking Online College
Asked by C.P. from Washington DC
on May 2, 2007
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Recently I have heard about several online colleges. I want very much to go back to school for a little while so I can be prepared to enter the work force again. My ...
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- First off good for you for taking the challenge to go back to school, I am doing the same thing. I would recommend University of Maryland University College. If you ...
- Hi, I have been taking online classes for the last two years. I think they are absolutely wonderful. Online degrees have become more and more popular and are jus...
- My advice is to find a reputable college and take their online courses. That way you have the peace of mind knowing that you are getting a good education yet have the...
Teenager Under-achiever
Asked by A.N. from Columbus
on February 28, 2008
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My 17 y.o. daughter is very intelligent, book-smart. However, she doesn't like to put forth a lot of effort for any thing. She figured out reading basically on her own...
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- I had a similar problem. I found out that money talks. I offered like $10-20 for an A, $10-5 for a B, etc...if she got a D she had to give some back. I almost neede...
- Have you ever had her tested for ADD? Her behavior sends off lots of signals that this is a possiblity. ADD kids are often very smart but tend to underachieve becaus...
- Log on to Love and Logic's website: http://www.loveandlogic.com/ Read the parent article "When It's Time for Them to 'Get a Life'"
Kids Leaving the Nest
Asked by B.F. from Houston
on February 18, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice on how to cope with your kids leaving the nest for college.I am having a hard time with my baby being gone off to college.My baby has been ...
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- B.: My husband & I will soon be experiencing my only child (a son) leaving the nest. My heart aches for you and all of us. My sister & her husband are experiencing t...
- My oldest son will be leaving this August. Because he is my only boy, I feel that I have this special bond with him and I really don't know how I'm going to let go. ...
- I know I will be like you when my kids go off to college. Mine are spaced in such a way that for awhile at least, there will always be one here to keep me busy :) I...
Looking at Colleges
Asked by D.K. from New York
on October 9, 2007
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My son who just turned 16 and is in 11th grade plans to attend college but is unwilling at this point to visit any college campuses because the trips will cut into his...
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- Hi I initially had a problem with getting my son to visit colleges, also. He wasn't busy having fun but busy doing many activities outside of school. He's been acting...
- D.... I think you should offer to take one or two of his friends along for the ride. Maybe if he looks at a campus with his buddies he will find the idea more appea...
- I can only tell you what the adults in my life did for me and I am so grateful. I was told when and where I would be and taken there. I was not able to dictate to my c...
Need Advice on Colleges and Grants
Asked by S.S. from Kansas City
on February 8, 2008
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I am wanting to start taking some college classes, I never realy went to college after highschool. Now that I have a child I'm starting to make some smarter decisions...
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- The first place you need to go is FAFSA.com. It's the Federal site for financial aid. Good luck and GREAT for you !!!
- Where are you located? There is a college in Rockford,IL that has online classes and classes at the campus. It's called Rasmussen. If you want more info feel free to c...
- You can go on line to www.fafsa.ed.gov, this is the US Department of Education Federal Student Aid sight. It will tell you what information from you is needed to appl...
Needing Information About Online Colleges.
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 13, 2007
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I am thinking about furthering my education. If anyone has any information on online colleges/taking college classes online please let me know. Especially if you yours...
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- I have a friend that got her Accounting degree from the University of Phoenix. You have to understand that most employers won't give an online degree the same amount ...
- I don't know about a bachelor's degree, but I know that Texas Tech does have on-line/correspondence courses for high-school and college credit. My son is doing Alg 2 ...
- I would highly suggest talking to the people at your local community college. They can help you do any testing necessary to enroll, since you didn't complete high scho...
Mom-Friendly Online Colleges?
Asked by K.W. from Augusta
on February 28, 2008
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I'm a stay @ home mom of 3. I'm ready to start building my future and hoping to do that by retuning to school and getting a BS in Business Administration. I'm lookin...
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- Dear K., I am an ambassador for Capella University which has excellent on-line learning opportunities for adult learners. I am currently in the dissertation phase ...
- HI I am currently doing the same thing accept I am looking at teaching programs. YOu may want to check out the 2 I am looking at Ashford University and Western Govern...
- I am a mother of 3 with a home based daycare. I have done daycare in my home for 13 years. I am currently attending Ashford University Online. It is a great school....
