dependent to independent status federal loans??

I'm almost done with my degree in American Studies (it’s a liberal art) I should be done in the fall but I have recently decided that I should either stay in school or return right away. I want to get my teaching certification for Social Sciences (it will take about two years) I just received independent status since I was born before Jan 1st of 1985 (barely) but I am worried about financial aid ..... I've gotten the maximum amount for a dependant undergraduate but I am no longer a dependant. From what I understand, you can't get federal aid for a second bachelors but what if I don't complete the first until I complete the second. Am I eligible for more federal aid now that I have independent status? I feel like teaching certification would benefit me greatly
also my school is nationally and even internationally recognized for its college of education.. and the students are recruited a great deal for teaching jobs in not only this state but other states and countries as well.

2008-04-07T20:19:08Z

I’ve been told....that school districts prefer to higher brand new teachers without masters degrees because they have to pay more if the teacher has a masters and who knows how a brand new teacher will work out I lack the GPA requirement for most masters programs
my GPA is however high enough to be admitted to the college of education as an undergraduate.

2008-04-07T20:19:53Z

In the state I live in, I am only qualified for substitute authorization…. if I take a class. However, I cannot become authorized to actually teach here without having gone to school for it. my state is really picky about who teaches......it would kind of be like adding another major as I have one thing for my current one that I have to take in the fall or at anytime really...so I can start then and have like another 2 semesters and then one of student teaching

2008-04-07T23:34:14Z

i've been on my states board of education website...... so i know what i am talking about...... i suppose i could relocate but i have my apartment lease still

2008-04-07T23:34:51Z

no child left behind or not my state is selective

Elizabeth S2008-04-07T21:18:55Z

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You can receive federal loans for a second degree. (Have the loan payment booklet, if anyone doubts you!)

The school system is not picky it is the new No Child Left Behind requirements for Highly Qualified Teachers. Human resources used to be able to hire anyone with a bachelor's degree and allow them five years to work towards a license...not the case. I would look into an alternative licensure program. These programs vary state by state, but do not require a full term of student teaching. BIG savings. if there is room in your schedule, I'd look into taking the courses required for admission to the upper division education courses. It's usually just two simple courses and possibly a test. If you can get these under your belt this summer or next semester, you can begin next spring semester and potentially teach the following year. (That is taking a full load in the spring and some in the summer under an alternative education program.)

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