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Ok here is my current situation, got out of a 3 year relationship just got through paying off 25000 of my ex's tuition debt i inquired, moved back in with parents, make 500 one week after taxes, make 700 another week after taxes. i work 32 hours one week and 48 the other. The only bill i have is my truck which is 543 a month. I met this girl and we are dating and she is attending Winthrop University. I am 23 and will be 24 in November. I want to get a bachelors degree in electrical engineering which has always been a passion and goal for me so should i stay living at home and attend a local tech school to get some of my basic classes in and save my money for tuition at University of South Carolina? Or should i move out? I feel childish living at home but it will save me 800-1000 a month. Is it a bad idea to go back and accomplish a bachelors degree? Also since it's been a while what requirements are there to get accepted to a university? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Jeff, as a mother of two twenty-four year olds. Staying home is a good idea. Financially and as a help for your parents. We all know that a higher education is expensive and that 800-1000 can help pay for your schooling. It's never too late to return to school. About the requirements it depends on the school. Just contact the admission office of the school and they will be able to help you with all your questions. Also most schools nowadays have websites and most questions can be answered online.

Good luck and God bless!

Mom Pettit

Answer 2

well since you are only 23, i would say live at home. that is not very uncommon these days. if you were old like me (40) than it might look a little strange.

but your main goal and top priority should be getting that degree and chasing your passion. all other things should be put on the back burner.

trust me, when you get older, things get tougher.  if your career goal means more to you than your pride, then live at home. wish i could.

Answer 3

sometimes we do what we have to do in order to get ahead.   Do you get along well with your parents?  If you are okay with being there, and they are willing to let you stay, get your basics and be done.....:)

Good Luck!