I see many of you have a good education. I'd like to know how you financed it, especially the MA, what obstacles you had and how you overcame them.... and anything else you'd like to share. Also do you live in the US, or somewhere else? Men are also welcomed to answer, of course. There's no wrong answer to my q's, generally Rebel, don't worry. Yeah, I wish I was just out of HS Ms. Rousseau... You're the one who got me thinking, Flying... and I was thinking about it really hard for the last 6 months anyway... Maybe it's time to stop thinking and start doing... I also see a pattern... both CPAs are getting help from the company... that's good if you like numbers... but I like people more... damn! Tera, wow, I didn't know you're such a smarty pants... from reading your other posts, I know life hasn't exactly be kind to you, so let me just say that I admire you, lady! Shark, yeah I thought about it... going in as an officer since I got a BA, but with this war right now, I'm kinda nervous. They did want me, and they would've paid all my old loans, 17k, plus you know, they got those bonuses... they wanted me for languages... you know, go to Monterrey and all that... it's just that you have to sign up for more than a few years... I guess that school is pricey. I didn't throw that option out just yet though. Steven, that's kind of what I'm interested in... pole dancing...LOL NO! You silly, academia.... I taught before, even though they shouldn't have hired me without an MA, but I had other valuable experiences... You're working on a PHD I thought... right?... Great job Kessie...for real I'm sure it's not easy when you have kids...
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MBA here...made my company pay for it. Always take advantage of a company's fringe benefit policy.
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I have a 120k student loan for both my MAs. It's a monthly problem that I have yet to overcome every time I write that check LOL. At least I'm using my education and making money though. It's just an investment nobody can take away and does not depreciate, so the cost is really minor at the end. I wish I was talented enough to get a scholarship, but I wasn't :) I tried to use my good looks but the admission's office declined LOL
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I am currently near the end of my undergraduate years...and I was lucky in that, so far, I've been able to get by completely on scholarships. When I go to get my MFA, I will probably use the money that my parents set aside for me to use to get my undergrad, which I fortunately never needed. For the rest, I guess I will just get student loans. There are lots of good options out there for getting loans. I doubt I have been of much help to you, but that's how I did it.
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I am currently getting my Masters in Taxation. I work for a CPA firm and they reimburse me for my classes as long as I maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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Bachelor's Degree (Nursing and Social Work). It took twice as long because I had a small child, but worth every minute. I went to college in Florida. I took advantage of grants and scholarships. You will be surprised how much financial help is available. if you're still in high school, ask a guidance counselor about financial aid...mine paid for books, tuition and a small living allowance.
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Sold my soul to Navy ROTC for my Bachelors. Got my Masters with student loans, and paid them all off.
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I am finishing my MA; in two days I have to send it!! Yeahh!! I am sooooo tired! It has been a mega project as I have been working to pay my studies. I am hoping to have a good note in this thesis (in the USA) and dissertation (in Europe), as I would like to get a scholarship for Phd...my reason? I just love to research and write..not now that I am almost having a heart attack as the dead line comes closer and closer (lol). No I don't live in the USA, but in Europe. Planning to come with a party question once this is out of my hands! :-) Edit to Fairy: My moto (sp? English?) Just DO it. action is what counts. Many times we think too much, but we just need that little first step, and the rest comes with it. Go for it l! ;-)
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I was lucky enough to have parents who felt so strongly about me being college educated that they paid for most of it. I took out a few small student loans and gave them what I could from working while I was in college.
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I have a masters in environmental chemistry and I financed it by it applying for (and receiving) an assistant-ship, it came with a tuition wavier and a stipend of $1000 a month (it wasn't much but enough to pay for my apartment and necessary items). My bachelors degree was more expensive (I went to a private college $22,000 a year) I received subsidized student loans, Pell grants and an academic scholarship to pay for tuition and I worked full time to pay for rent and expenses.
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I'm at the end of finishing a two year transferable degree at a local community college. (I plan to transfer to a four year college for my bachelor's degree after I graduate). So far, between the pell grant, state need grants, and other grants I've received, I haven't had to pay one dime out of pocket for any of my educational expenses. In fact, I've had money left over to help with living expenses. And because of my grades, (I have a 3.99 gpa), I qualify for scholarships that will help me pay my tuition when I transfer to a four year college. Check with the financial aid department at the school you'd like to attend to find out what you may be eligible for. You'd be surprised how much help is out there! And I agree with Flyinghorse: go for it!!! You'll be amazed how many doors will open for you once you make the decision to open the very first door and go through it. Good luck!
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All of my grad schools- Scholarships and I wrote checks for the books. Live in the US.
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My degree is in business management from an affiliate of Penn State in the mountains of Pennsylvania (U.S.). I took out some student loans, grants, scholarships and worked 35 hours per week. I went to school full time and I was a supervisor/trainer in a telemarketing room for the newspaper after school . It was a challenge. Well worth every penny though. Take care.
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I was a pole dancer. No, actually it was far worse. I had to teach. If you're at a major university you should ask if they let grad students teach courses or recitation sections. It's a lot of work, but it's also really good experience if you're interested in an academic job. They usually waive your tuition and give you some cash on top.
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4 year college education, Daddy paid for it
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So far, decently priced California state tuition, a generous dad and as of one week from now I will (FINALLY!) qualify for financial aid as separate from my parents combined income and have maintained a 3.9 GPA (woulda been a 4.0 if it werent for that damn astronomy GE class last semester) and have recieved academic honors like president's list etc, so I'm kinda hoping for scholarships when I get to the MLIS.
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My parents started up RESPs for me and my brother practically before we were born. We have more than enough money for our education. (Actually, he'll probably need more, since he wants to be a professor.)
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I'm in the process of getting by bachelor's. I have a job, but most of my money comes from student loans. Sallie Mae owns my soul, basically.
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i'm going to college now and one thing that helps is a fincial aide counelor. also do research for grants and scholarships.also there are usually grants for children of low income families like the PELL grant and many of the states have such grants. and i'm form the U.S. there are also grants and scholarships for specific majors like engineering or education. some sites that help you find them a good one is fastweb.com
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I'm a year and a half away from getting my undergrad after switching majors a few years ago. I get student loans from the state, and when that hasn't completely covered costs I have taken out an alternative loan through my bank, which is super high on interest unfortunately! Otherwise I work for rent, food and everything else. I'm a little afraid of all the debt I'm accumulating, especially since I'm hoping to go for grad school, but from the words of my mother "You can't put a price on your education!"
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I have a BS in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. I am extremely lucky to have a wealthy grandmother who values education. She paid for all five of her grandchildren to attend college. I am enormously grateful for this and plan on continuing my education (paying for it myself) to benefit my future and as well as my students.
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I financed my education by having 3 jobs and working all the hours I could and I was at uni in The UK in the 70's.
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I got my BSW with the assistance of the Dept. of Rehab., however because of that, I couldn't work while going to school, so had to apply for student loans each semester for rent, food, transportation, bills, etc. I lived alone while raising my two sons while getting my degree (also Magna Cum Laude).
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All in the US: First degree: Bachelors: Got an academic scholarship the first year at a private college, paid for everything my freshman year. Transferred to a public university once it wasn't renewed and did work-study, student loans, mom and dad's help, and worked full-time summers. Lived in horrible housing, it was cheaper than dorms. Paid back all my student loans. Second degree: Associates: Worked full-time and went to school early morning classes and nights. Paid for college/books from my wages and student loan. Lived in the worst part of town, since rent was cheap. Paid back my student loan. Third degree: Masters: I was working almost full-time, going to school a class at a time; now working full-time and taking two classes at a time. I've paid for all my classes/books with savings and wages, so far no student loans. I'm done with over half of it, this week! I may go for my Ph.D, too, but I'll probably get student loans for it if I do it. No matter what-get as much education as you can. It's worth it.
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