Mandamom Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I don't know if I should post this here or somewhere else but I have a question. 1) I am applying to an online Master's in Ed (Reading) program and I have no idea what my enrollment status should be (full-time, part-time, 1/2, or less). Currently I work teaching during the day and tutor in the evening. Since my husband is mostly back to work (at night), I plan on cutting back some on tutoring but I still need to do some). I also have 3 kids 15, 13 and 9 who are involved in a variety of activities and go to school during the school year. I have been the primary source of income for 7 years so this isn't new to them. The financial aid office is asking for my expected status and I have no idea as to what is reasonable. I'm thinking that 1/2 to 3/4 might be nice but is that too much? When I was single years ago I managed 15-18 credits while working full-time but that was a long time ago. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated. 2) they are also asking whether or not i want to be considered for loans. If I say yes, will that mean I'm less likely to get a grant becuase I think I have the ability to pay it off. If I say no, will it eliminate me from anything. The reality is that I will probably have to do loans but given our household income, paying them off won't be easy. Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I have a friend who just got a masters in Ed in reading, and she joined a program for full time working students which focused on one course every five weeks for 18 months. She worked full time and was a mostly single parent of several kids (a bit older than yours), but she made it. It was HARD. Her program was online, as well. I would look into something like this that is specifically designed for full time teachers. Sorry I have no idea about the grant/loan question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandamom Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 I have a friend who just got a masters in Ed in reading, and she joined a program for full time working students which focused on one course every five weeks for 18 months. She worked full time and was a mostly single parent of several kids (a bit older than yours), but she made it. It was HARD. Her program was online, as well. I would look into something like this that is specifically designed for full time teachers. Sorry I have no idea about the grant/loan question. That sounds similar to what I'm trying to do. The course last about 5-6 weeks and I should be finished the whole thing in about 2 years. That would be hard as a single mom. Although it sometimes feel like I'm a single mom I know that dh is there to help get things done. It sounds like full-time might be an option. That's good to know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 For financial aid, I believe half-time or more status is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandamom Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 For financial aid, I believe half-time or more status is required. That's good to know. I didn't have financial aid for undergrad due to parents planning ahead so this is new to me. I think I'm going to say I want to go full-time and if I have to change it later I can and will. At least I hope. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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