How can someone working full time with kids and no time or money get a bachelors or qualify for any jobs without one? Seems like any career requires one but between the cost and time commitment it doesn't seem possible. I have an associates currently but any 4 year is costly.

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You can obtain a regionally accredited bachelors degree with online school, such as WGU and others, including State Universities.

They offer low-cost options to study for a degree.

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You can see if there are some remote programs or hybrid programs. I agree it would be almost impossible for me to get my bachelors with my two kids. I worked a full time job and went to school and it was only possible because I was able to focus only on myself. Best of luck! It’s going to be hard but I believe you can do it. Maybe you can take few classes a semester and take 4 years instead of two.

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And “ where there’s a will, there’s a way…”

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Fidelity once you’re hired actually pays for most degrees, up to x dollars per a year.
I did my entire masters on their dime. They have great benefits and don’t require a bachelors anymore.

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They really don’t have any entry level roles that are not partially work from home.
Any big firm like JP, Schwab, us, and others have great benefits! have great b

It is difficult but it’s not impossible. I was able to complete my bachelor’s online and master’s in person in an evening program for working professionals. I had to drop and go back to school a few times due to family situations that arose, but I eventually made it all happen. I have a colleague who’s a single parent that was recently able to complete her bachelor’s.

It’s really about solving each piece of the challenge separately coverage for child care, chores, class/book expenses, etc. Sometimes leaning on family to help where you need it.

Take advantage of any programs your employer offers. Tuition reimbursement might only cover a few thousand a year, but it helps. Schools may apply your associate’s credit toward your bachelor’s.

No, it’s not easy, but it’s hopefully worth it in the long run and sets a good example for your children who may be thinking about college someday.

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$5,000/year is available to all full-time employees who’ve been with the bank 6+months. It does need to be a business-related degree; they won’t reimburse for a medical degree, for example. There are other requirements of course, like repayment if you leave the company within a year of reimbursement, etc.

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I agree it’s quite tasking but with commitment and taking few courses a semester, it’s achievable.

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