Complete High School And Get A College Degree!
It's not too late to go back to high school and get your diploma. Thanks to the Internet, getting a degree has never been easier. No need to go out for cheerleading, the debate team or squeeze into a kiddy-sized desk, you can study on your own time, online. Who knows, once you have a high school diploma under your belt, you may decided to go further and get your online college degree.
Increasing your education is the best way to boost your salary. U.S. Census Bureau statistics show workers with a Bachelor's degree earn an average of $51,000 a year. High school graduates, in comparison, bring in less than $28,000 a year. Without a high school diploma your earning prospects drop below $19,000.
Getting a high school education makes financial sense. Since you can do it online, it also makes sense time-wise. Some websites offer free GED courses. The programs prepare students in math, reading, writing and social studies. You can download practice tests to prepare for the GED exam. These programs also list test locations.
If you want an actual high school diploma, you can get that online too. Distance learning high schools allow students to drop back in where they "dropped out". There are a few options for online high schools, private, public or university backed. Before you enroll, get a copy of your record from your high school. Your online school will need it and the record will help outline what classes you need to complete to graduate.
With high school behind you, you may decide college is the next frontier. You can complete your college degree online too. Check into scholarships, federal loans and grants before you enroll. There are billions of dollars available to make higher education affordable or even free. Many scholarships are not based on academic achievement. Look into scholarships offered through churches, businesses or civic organizations.
There are also low interest federal student loans and grants. Students with financial need can apply for a Perkins loan. Perkins loans offer up to $40,000 for tuition, books, and even living expenses. Stafford loans are not based on financial need. Students can borrow up to $46,000.
The government also has thousands of dollars available in grants, which don't have to be repaid. Pell Grants offer up to $4,000 a year for undergraduate students. They are based on financial need.
Just because you didn't finish high school doesn't mean you can't earn your diploma now. Many employers accept a GED in lieu of a high school diploma. You can complete either online and then go further, getting a distance learning college degree. The Internet has made furthering your education easier and more affordable. Distance learning programs allow students to study at their own pace. Getting your GED or your high school diploma online is practical and beneficial.
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