I have been researching DIY Post Bacc and I found a school, close to me that offers all the classes I need to do my DIY.
My question is has anyone ever applied as a second degree student to take the classes, making yourself eligible for financial aid and giving you some registration priority as opposed to being a student at large with no financial aid or registration priority?
Basically my only issue is whether I will be able to get into the classes I need. I would hate to attempt this version of a post bacc only for it to take much longer because the classes are full.
That’s actually a common strategy - to register for a second bachelor’s degree program to enable one to get the classes needed, and then not to complete the degree.
This is a problem in California, where state schools do not accept students for second bachelor’s degrees, but elsewhere it can be a viable strategy.
Kate
Yes, I recommend applying as a transfer or a second degree student. At my school, as long as one takes 6 credits (half time status), they become eligible for financial aid. Personally I’m just taking bio right now so I’m paying for the class on a schedule.
It’s not viable in Washington State either, at least as far as The University of Washington is concerned. Not sure how the community college system is near you, but I’m talking freshmen biology, inorganic chemistry and calculus this year and I’ll finish up with ogranic chem and physics next year. It’s a third the cost of UW and I have small classes and dedicated faculty. Not sure if that’s an option for you, but it’s working well for me.
Michael