Expert: Bruce - 3/21/2007

Question
Hi Bruce, I find myself in a confusing situation. I was homeschooled for the latter portion of my school years, so I took my GED at a community college. I'm 22, and I find myself in a situation where all the jobs that I have pursued I have felt like I'm wasting my time. I have always had an interest in going to college, but never truly felt like it was an option for me because my parents could never have afforded it, and now I have to work to support myself so it seems like there would be no way to attend college. I need some direction as far as how toget started and get the ball rolling assuming I would qualify for financial aid. But I don't even know if I would qualify. Can you explain how college works and maybe explain the different degrees? What can I expect as an independent individual looking to make something of myself at 22? Thanks.

Answer
Justin,

I have quite a bit of experience advising homeschoolers, and I think I can help. First let me get a bit more info from you.

Do you have any college credit thus far?

Do you have dependedents?

What kind of work do you do presently?

What do you consider your strengths academically?

What kind of work interests you?

How far is your nearest community college and public university?

Are you a reader?

Thanks for your time. I'll have some suggestions for you once I see the replies to these questions.

Regards,

Bruce