I'm a 24 year old college drop-out returning to school. What do I do for money?

go to community college first (full time) and work Part time.. in two years after your AA you might be able to get a transfer scholarship.. Meanwhile take loans out... you'll be working part time, live on Mac and cheese (lol) maybe get a room mate or something... Student loan is the best type of loan you can get because interest rates are so low..... your young you don't need health benefits just drive slowly!Good luck

I think you've brought forth many factors here and I somewhat understand what you are talking about. You're this kid in school who fits into this ideal school society where popularity means a lot and you don't have that many troubles regarding bullying by others and such. I'm like that as well. I guess it’s the typecasting as well. Oh hey, there’s a jock and therefore he must be stupid as ****...’ However, you have realised that you as one of society's puppets do have these strings and you are questioning why you have realised so many of these things about life and insight and why others are ignorant to things that are so obvious and you wonder. You can't restrict this idea solely to the American society because people around the world are questioning the same points that you are as well. Yes society tells us to go to school, to act in a way that is perceived worthy but that's how humanity survives. We need these rules even if we hate it. And your question can't really be answered either way because everybody's views differ. If one truly believes that education is what they want and need then they will choose to do those 24 years etc. People’s happiness is their own and they find content in many places. Sadly, prosperity today is almost always identified with happiness and frankly money is the most crap invention ever.

Finishing your degree should be a priority, as this is what will better your future. However, you do still have to make a living right now. The following options are available to you:

1) Work full time and go to school part time;

2) Work full time and complete your degree via an online program;

3) Work part-time and go to school full time;

4) Work part-time, go to school full time, and get all the grants, loans, etc. that are available to you; and/or

5) Work full time at a university or company that has full or partial tuition remission/reimbursement.

Keep in mind that grants are gifts and you won't have to pay them back; however, the loans will, I believe, have to commence being paid off once you have completed your degree.

There are few good-paying part time jobs. However, working full-time at a university that has tuition remission and/or reimbursement is something you might want to look into; tuition remission/reimbursement is usually only available to full-time employees of a university or company.

I hope this is helpful.

In about 2 months an opportunity will arise that will seem like it's not the best choice at the time. Something better will come after you take that job.

Take it, and you'll be fine.

Peace be upon you, my dear brother. Though you may have turned your back on me, I'll NEVER turn my back on you.

how about working full time and going to school part time. or work nights. my son worked fulltime at night and went to college with a full load during the day. difficult yes, but he still managed a 3.8 GPA.

try to get a grant to pay some expenses. i made it through school by working in telemarketing/phone jobs because the hours were very flexible

You can always sell some happy pills :(