Category Archives: Online Education
A College Education Doesn’t Have To Break The Bank
It would be hard to find a family that isn’t trying to cut back because of the recession. A lot of us pack our lunch for work, have gone back to basic cable, are wearing last years coat and aren’t planning a great vacation.
One place that no parent wants to cut out of the budget is their kid’s college education. The great thing is that with a little investigation and planning you should be able to find programs that let maximize the benefits of a college degree while minimizing what you’ll spend on college.
Welcome to the 21st Century – Earning your High School Diploma Online
Honestly, I probably wouldn’t have opted for an online high school diploma if it had been available to me. I really enjoyed the social aspect of high school, seeing my friends, going to football games, attending dances…to me these were the reward of attending 4 years of high school.
I do remember kids in my class who probably would have jumped at the chance to get a diploma without attending 4 years of high school. There were some who didn’t enjoy the social aspect, I remember a couple who had behavioral issues, and there were those who needed to or wanted to work. No matter what the reason the choice to earn their high school diploma on line rather in class would have been appealing to them.
There Is More Than One Way To Earn A High School Diploma
If you look online you’ll find more ways to earn a high school diploma than ever before. There’s the traditional 4 year high school program, the GED (General Education Diploma), Job Corps programs, College Completion programs and the fastest growing group…online or virtual programs…you’ll find public schools that offer entire high school programs online and charter schools that offer online or virtual programs.
The importance of a high school diploma can be seen in your future earning potential. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that those with a high school diploma earn $9,000 more a year than those who don’t.
It’s Never Too Early To Think About A College Degree
I know that the school year hasn’t even started, but you know that it’s never too early to start talking to your high schoolers about their college plans. Whether they’ll be attending an ivy league school, a state college or the local junior college your kids will have lots of career paths to choose from.
Chris Kyle, of Yahoo Education, has compiled a list of the “Top 5 Most Valuable Degrees” that may help your kids make a decision.
Kyle based his list on the following criteria:
- Career opportunities
- Starting salaries
- Time to complete degree
Too Many Roadblocks in the Way of Your College Degree? Think About an Online Degree
Everybody has them…excuses. I have an excuse for why I can’t lose the 5 pounds I gained last Christmas, I have an excuse for why I haven’t finished War and Peace and some of you have a list of excuses for why you haven’t gotten your college degree.
I’m here to show you how an online college degree can debunk all of the excuses that you have.
- I don’t have time – An online program lets you work school into your schedule and around your responsibilities. You don’t have to be in class at a certain time. You can participate in a discussion group after the kids go to bed. You can attend a video seminar early in the morning before work.
Have You Thought About Earning a College Degree Online?
I have thought about heading back to college and getting a degree more times than I can count. There certainly would be benefits to doing it…promotions, raises, and a sense of accomplishment to name a few.
Then reality sets in and I think, “who am I kidding?” Where would I get the money to pay for tuition, books and supplies? Where would I find the time? Like most of us I work and have a family, so going back to college full time is definitely out and even night or weekend classes would be hard to manage.
