So....college. Tried it once and it failed me. Not because I wasnt a good student. I was on the Deans List every term, completed about half of a four year degree in Psychology and was by all means an honor student both in action and outlook. However, the school I went to so naively was a for profit school and its bottom line was its pocket book. I wanted my degree so badly and I was new at the whole college bit that I took the bait hook line and sinker. I have been recently offered a unique opportunity to go back to school, for the first year, absolutely free to me (thanks to Pell Grants, the Jewel Education Fund and the SEOG). The only thing I pay for year one is the 20.00 admission fee. Everything is paid for. Books and all. For the entire first year. The years after that, are naturally not able to be seen because my situation may be different then and Jewel and SEOG are typically for new students but there is a good chance I could get significant help paying for the remaining three years. Now, my degree wouldnt be in psychology but rather Criminal Justice. I would aiming to finally put my research and writing and detail oriented skills to use as a paralegal or victim advocate possibly studying for or working towards a law degree if it works out while working as a paralegal in some fashion and maybe be able to get off of disability (if my health holds up). The college is a non-profit, Baker College. If the worst scenario happens, then I am out 20.00 and get to try it for a year, fully paid for. But I want my degree more than anyone can imagine but I do not want to get burned again. Should I take the risk and spend the 20.00? What if I cant pay for the remaining three years without going eyeball deep in student debt I know I cannot pay back if Im stuck on disability? What if they garnish my disability to pay for federal student loans if I cant get a deferral? Those who know me know I make a pretty damn good psychologist/counselor....however....they would also argue Im a detail oriented anyalystical asshole who would be the worst nightmare for anyone who my legal team was going up against even if I am not actually presenting in court but rather helping manage and build the case. So...my question is this.... Should I do it? Should I take that chance? Family? Friends? Matthew Henry, as a former professor, whats your take? Feedback, folks. I need it. Thanks.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:03:16 +0000
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