Yet, another question!

[mrs.b]

@mrs. b - Unfortunately, I understand the loan part too well (still paying on a student loan from 10+ years ago), plus have been reading the thread here where the young fellow is wanting to take the $25,000 loan (yikes!) I actually have a spreadsheet set up that I plugged everything into, that if I switched tuition plans and only used worse case of 18 credits (9 enrolled, 6 needed for sure and 3 maybe) I'd be saving $850. I'd still have to come up with $1500 or $2800 for organic/biochem and as a single mom, if I had that kind of money, I wouldn't need the financial aid. I can only somewhat justify it as I am investing in myself (and my daughters) future, as well as the loan is at more reasonable rate than I could procure elsewhere.

Ouch on the existing student loan, and I understand the lack of funds to pay the way; I'm on financial aid as well (although have over 50 credits, so going to use every bit of it and then some, unfortunately). Sorry the previous was no help. That $1488 just seems so steep. The former post wasn't very helpful and this one probably will not either, but for the sake of "shopping" around, see attached. I started to put together a list of various schools that offer some sort of distance learning program (online, independent study, etc). I started to be detailed in noting accreditation, sorts of courses, etc. I stopped hunting at 46 when I decided to go a different route with my own program plan, but maybe it'll give a few more places to price to at least put some of that cash back in your pocket if you've got to go that route. (Please don't judge me on formatting - it was a work in progress that got dropped for the time being. )