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Off to School Moms Go
Returning to the Classroom By Sue Marquette Poremba
For example, Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management in California began an MBA program called The Morning MBA. It is geared toward stay-at-home moms (and dads) who want to return to the workforce when their children are older. Classes are scheduled between 9:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m., two days a week, when children are at school. Some questions Niemi Johnson and Augsburg College recommend asking yourself during your school search include the following:
- Can I complete a degree and still have a life?
- What are the admission requirements?
- What services are available to adults?
- Can I get credit for life experiences or from previous college classes?
- Do I qualify for financial aid?
There are a few situations in which someone should put off attending school. If someone in the family has a major illness or if there has been a recent death or other life-altering event, it would be better to postpone school until you can give it more of your attention. School is stressful; it would be difficult to add that stress on top of unusually stressful home situations.
- Scholarships, which can come through the school or through private organizations. Some women's organizations offer scholarships especially for non-traditional students. There are helpful Web sites available to search for scholarships, including WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org.
