1678: How To Pay for College As An Adult by Alexa Mason with The College Investor on Money Management

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🗓️ 13 October 2021

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Alexa Mason of The College Investor offers advice for how to pay for college as an adult Episode 1678: How To Pay for College As An Adult by Alexa Mason with The College Investor on Money Management Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults. The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/19100/pay-college-adult/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Finance Daily episode 1678.
0:04.0	How to pay for college as an adult by Alexa Mason with the CollegeInvester.com
0:09.6	and I'm your host and personal finance enthusiast, Diana Mariam.
0:14.0	Now let's get right to it and continue optimizing your life.
0:21.6	How to pay for college as an adult by Alexa Mason with the CollegeInvester.com
0:28.1	If you're over the age of 25, you might feel like the odd one out if you're thinking about
0:32.6	going back to school. You shouldn't though. Nearly 40% of college students are considered
0:38.4	adult learners over the age of 25. Going back to school as an adult has some major benefits.
0:45.5	First and foremost, you're far more likely to know what degree to go after and what workload
0:50.7	and pay to expect. Also, the work experience you've already obtained can translate to credits.
0:57.4	And last, adult learners with money management experience are less likely to abuse student loans.
1:04.6	Clearly, waiting to go to college until you're a bit older isn't a terrible idea.
1:09.6	If you're ready to advance your education, here's how to pay for college as an adult.
1:14.8	Choose the right college. Once you know what degree you're going after,
1:19.7	you'll have to make the decision of where to pursue your education.
1:23.5	Different schools and programs will come with different costs.
1:27.1	It's definitely worth comparing your options and opting for a lower cost school like a community
1:32.7	college if that's an option. You can also check into online schools if you're needing to work
1:38.2	around an already busy schedule. Luckily, there are many options for busy adults with work and
1:44.2	families to tend to. Apply for scholarships and grants. Scholarships are not just for high school
1:50.8	students. There are thousands of scholarships specifically for adult learners and you
1:55.6	should look into them. Aside from scholarships, there are grants. Grants are most commonly
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