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Looking for some suggestions.
Hello there ladies. I've been a lurker on these boards for quite some time but have finally decided to join you all in your conversations. And I actually have a question. I have a high school diploma but unfortunately have spent the last 5 years out of high school waitressing. I recently left my low end restaurant where I was a manager/server to a higher end restaurant where the money is MUCH better. However, I am still not satisfied. I have plans to get back to school. But with our house, upcoming wedding and wanting to get out of debt, I'm not sure when I will be able or how I'll afford school. We are stretched to our limit at the moment but do have a plan to get out of that. Anyway! My question is.. what are some jobs that might provide a more stable environment that you would be qualified for in just with a diploma. I do have a general idea but sometimes having a few other people listing ideas, will bring up some places that I haven't thought about. Thank you so much for the suggestions ahead of time!
Re: Looking for some suggestions.
A bank teller...get in with a good one and they may offer some tuition reimbursement.
I have to say there is no good time for school. My parents didn't pay for all of it and do you think I had the money right out of highschool? And, while all my friends were settling into careers, buying houses, going on nice vacations, do you think it's easy to afford grad school. No, it's never exactly affordable. that's what school loans are for...you are investing in yourself. When you graduate, you'll have a diploma that earns you more money AND school loans to pay off. But it wiill be so worth it.
What field are you considering, there may be other ways of starting off...especially if you are thinking of nursing.
You went to a bank to get a loan for school? Because coming out of highschool I needed money for college and no credit. But I didn't go to a bank for a personal loan, I went with federal school loans, they are much different. Here are a couple websites you should check out:
http://www.aessuccess.org/
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Wow he won't give you his information? If you don't mind me asking, are you over 25?
Plus the community college you are interested in should have a financial aid office and I am sure they could help you out as well.
I agree with you! I paid for school on my own but did get some financial aid. I could have gotten more but my parents "made too much money" even though they could not afford to help me. Which I totally understood.
I think if you are willing to wait till you get married and will be considered an independent you will have sucess with those websites I provided.
Not sure if I missed this- do you live with your parents? If not, and you file your own tax returns, you can still be considered an independent right now, with no need for your father's information. Just something to look into.
Good luck!
Until you are able to do FAFSA on your own you could pay as you go with one class at a time through your local Community College. I think it is ridiculous that you have to have parent info for your FAFSA if you support yourself, as their income doesn't always affect your ability to pay for college. Blah. At least you only have to wait til March.
But back to your original question - I while back I worked for a health care company in the credentialing department and it didn't require a college degree. It payed decent for our area and the benefits were pretty good too. They also had a tuition reimbursement program and volunteer paid time off.
My MIL works for a clinic as a receptionist and if you go to school for a medical related field they will reimburse part of it.
I met a waitress (and she teaches during the school year) at TGI Fridays and she said they do tuition reimbursement for whatever field you choose.
Good luck!
Wow - looks like life is very exciting for you right now, congratulations on all the wonderful things that you have going on!
If you're looking to find something a little higher-paying or with more regular hours in the short term (until you're ready to go back to school), I would recommend checking out Kelly Services or another temp agency - they have great job opportunities, most of which are temp-to-hire. I have used Kelly Services in the past, and they were wonderful.
I would also recommend that you set up a meeting with the admissions office at the college you're interested in - they'll be well versed in how to help you figure out what kind of financial aid you'll be eligible for, and how to address the FAFSA if you're financially independent.
Wishing you the best of luck!