Going Back to School at 50
At 50, your children are grown and out of the house, and you have more time to yourself. You’re learning to focus on you again. Now is the perfect time to go back to school and earn that degree you’ve dreamed about!
Online learning may be intimidating at first, but it will help you avoid busy campuses and a strict class schedule. It’s very flexible, so you can fit your education around your job, family time and hobbies. It is also usually less expensive than traditional on-campus programs.
Another way to keep costs down is to secure financial aid. Start out by completing the FAFSA, which will identify which grants and loans you’re eligible for. The federal student loans offered to you will have lower interest rates and more flexible payment plans than alternative loans, but you can pick and choose which aid you accept.
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