Should I quit my full time job to go to college?

What would you like to go to college for? At age 35 (not that you're old, but you're not 21), with two kids to support, you don't have time to drift. You need to be focused, and to know what you want to do for a career after schooling, and know exactly which schooling you need to get, before you go to college.

In addition, since money is tight, you may want to look carefully at careers that require only an associates degree or less to enter, which are in high demand, which are welcoming of older career changers, and which pay well. In many parts of the US, that tends to be nursing, accounting/bookkeeping, administrative assistant, medical assistant, dental hygiene, some other medical fields, and some of the trades - electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. You need to find out what's in demand in your region (talk to the local community colleges about that - they know). You also need to think about which one you'd like to do. After all, it doesn't matter if accountants are in demand, if you hate/suck at math.

Once you have an idea for what career you might like to enter, use your community colleges to get there. Look at all the ccs that are drivable to you, and see which offer the program you need. I highly recommend ccs, because they are inexpensive and reputable.

Find out if the degree/certificate you want is available part-time. If it is, then an option is to keep your job, and go to school part-time; if possible re: your children. If that's not possible, then quit your job or drop down to part-time, and go to school full-time. Talk to the school about these options, and about the financial aid process.

Be cautious about taking out more in loans than you actually need. You want to limit the amount of loans you take out for school. That's also why I didn't suggest a trade school - those are so expensive, and you can often train for the same fields at your local cc for far less $$$. For example, medical assistant at a trade school could cost $25k. At a cc, it might cost $7.

Tough decision, especially since you have children. Honestly i think you should-depending on the circumstances.

Look into your options. Your full time job, is it a job which would allow you to only work part time instead? And if so would you still be able to get by on a part time salary? Look around for a part time job which would let you still be able to pay the bills.

There are plenty of public assistance options which can help you pay your tuition and get by, depending on your circumstances. If you live near a reputable community college ask for a meeting with an adviser, see if they can help you out.

I am actually debating doing the exact same thing, leaving my full time job for a part time job and going to college. The only advantage i have is i dont have any kids to worry about.

If you quit your job, how will you support you and your family. If you have a source of money that will allow you to go to college full time, then hell yeah you should quit. A college degree will lead to more money over the long run--assuming you get a college degree in a in-demand field.

You cannot go wrong with Education or Nursing. Get a liberal arts degree and become an elementary school teacher. If you can tolerate blood, consider nursing. Take the first 2 years of your nursing program at a junior college then transfer to a 4-year college. Regardless of what you do, start at a junior college; you will learn the same thing at a junior college that you would have learned at a 4-year college and save a couple thousand dollars in the process.

God Speed.

wise quit college full time job

How will the bills be paid if you quit your job and who pays for school? Hopefully the father of the children is helping. If not, why not? You are only cheating your children by not getting child support.

maybe you can learn a trade, like accounting, it's easy and they make bank. or something you enjoy... trades are a great thing to have... i wouldnt say quit your job, but maybe work part time and go to school, or get a better job.