When women marry and have children, their main role becomes that of “mother”. For many women, that new role often means letting go of dream jobs in exchange for more flexible schedules that allow them the freedom to be there when their little ones need them most: sickness, doctor appointments, school field trips, extracurricular activities, and so on.
But what happens when those children graduate from high school and move on with their lives? While some women will use the free time to pick up hobbies, most women discover a need to complete their own dreams—even if that means returning to college!
If you’re experiencing the empty nest syndrome and want to tackle the role of college student, you may find these articles inspirational:
Why baby boomers are returning to college….
http://adulted.about.com/cs/studiesstats1/a/boomers.htm
Grant opportunities for women…studies show more women complete undergraduate degrees than men…
http://www.scholarships-ar-us.org/grants/women.htm
Mother’s dreams fulfilled…
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070513/NEWS01/705130570/1008
Come back on Wednesday as we discuss all things IAMP.
May 21, 2007
May 18, 2007
Finding Money For College, Part 2
On Wednesday, we discussed three ways to help fund your college education, aside from student loans, pell grants, and scholarships. Here are two more simple, but effective ways to create money for your education.
4. Consolidate loans.
When all else fails, consolidate your credit cards and unsecured loans into one large loan. Often, by consolidating several bills into one bill, you’re able to cut your monthly payments in half and decrease the amount of interest you pay out each month.
Just make sure that you are careful about the company you use to consolidate your loans because some companies can actually hurt your credit score.
5. Sell your stuff.
Whether you choose to place an ad in the local paper, host a garage sale, or put your “stuff” up on e-Bay, getting rid of thing you purchased and never use is a great way to earn extra money for college. You can use that money to get rid of debt, thus freeing up your monthly income, or you can use it to fund your college experience.
While these tips may not seem like ways to increase your income, if you’re diligent in your attempts to cut your spending, you’ll discover money you never knew you had.
Come back on Monday as we talk more about college and the medical field.
4. Consolidate loans.
When all else fails, consolidate your credit cards and unsecured loans into one large loan. Often, by consolidating several bills into one bill, you’re able to cut your monthly payments in half and decrease the amount of interest you pay out each month.
Just make sure that you are careful about the company you use to consolidate your loans because some companies can actually hurt your credit score.
5. Sell your stuff.
Whether you choose to place an ad in the local paper, host a garage sale, or put your “stuff” up on e-Bay, getting rid of thing you purchased and never use is a great way to earn extra money for college. You can use that money to get rid of debt, thus freeing up your monthly income, or you can use it to fund your college experience.
While these tips may not seem like ways to increase your income, if you’re diligent in your attempts to cut your spending, you’ll discover money you never knew you had.
Come back on Monday as we talk more about college and the medical field.
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