going to college at 22?
926973
go to college. its the best years of your life no matter how old you are.  you can take easier courses and there is always a major for everybody.  it will be definately worth it in the long run and you will be able to tell your kids about it in the future that you made something of yourself.
1165427
work and go to college
1169387
I went to community college on complete financial aid - they even paid for my books, a very expensive calculator for a calculus class one year, plus I got around a $200 check every year for "living expenses"  It all depends on your individual situation though.\n\nIt depends on your income - they will consider both YOU and YOUR PARENTS' income on the form (regardless if you live with them or not) until you are 23 years old. (I know, not fair - especially if you are financially independent from your parents)\n\nAll schools have a financial aid advisor that is willing to answer any and all of your questions about financial aid.\n\nBTW - don't let the cost of college be the deciding factor on whether you go or not.  It will pay off in the long run if you do decide to go - that degree is worth more than you might think.  Plus, many community colleges have special transfer programs that make the transition from a two year to a four year college much much easier.\n\nGood luck!
240890
Sometimes college isn't the right choice for some people. My parents had the biggest plans for me and I just wasn't ready to commit to another 4-7 years of school. I decided to take my own path. Now I married with 2 beautiful boys and my parents wouldn't trade their grandchildren for anything in the world. Now that I am ready I'm going to take courses on-line for accounting and maybe some child care incase I decide to open a daycare. So give him room and let him make his own choices he might suprise you. Maybe in his time he will go to college. If not he can still make a life for himself. Just watch and see. My parents can't believe the way my life turned out I'm happier than ever. Life does have its challenges but they have ways of working themselves out.
396984
Yes and  no.  If you have completed high school and are under age 25, then that limits you in a sense as you will have to provide your parents' income information on your financial aid application.  If you are 25 or older, then eligibility is based on your income alone.  But that's about it in terms of general limits.  You'll need to check with the financial aid office at the college/university you want to attend to find out if there are any variations for your state/country.
785344
You're never to old to start or finish your education.  Learning keeps the mind sharp!  My father is 55, now in his 2nd year of law school - and already holds 2 masters and a couple of bachelors degrees. If you want the education, go for it!!!
1046529
I'm guessing that 2 yrs college means something like a community college.  From my experience, the answer is.... it depends.\n\nI highly urge high school grads to seriosly consider community college if they don't know what they want to do with their lives.  Soul searching in a 4 yr university is not advisable because like myself, I got "lost" in the process.  It took me 7 yrs to graduate from UC Berkeley and I did horrendiously bad during the first 3 yrs of it.  Part of it was that I wasn't mature or disciplined enough.  What I thought was important ie making friends, finding a girlfriend, and partying, really was not that important.  When I finally grew up alittle and chose a career path, it was fairly easy.  In hind site, I wish that I spent a few years in a community college and then transfer into a 4 yr university.  The whole process that I went though was painful and I wished that I did it differently.\n\nNow for those mature, driven 18 year old out there who know exactly what they want to do, going directly to a 4 yr college probably is the right thing for you.
807780
22 is about the time when your childhood ends and your life as an adult should begin.  Although you should think of yourself as an adult by now, 22 is definitely YOUNG!  It is a crucial time in life.  The choices you make now will likely set the path for the rest of your life.  It is the time to identify your life goals and begin to pursue them.  Don't make the mistake of trying to hold on to your youth by avoiding adult responsibilities.  You'll get older no matter what you do, and if you avoid growing up, you'll find yourself incapable of handling life as an adult.  But growing up has its own rewards.  The way to happiness is not to cling to your youth, but rather to create a meaningful and productive life for yourself as an adult.
561111
you are never too old to go back to school.  If you are going for the intent of making more money, you will need to do a cost/benefit analysis including the estimated cost of going to school, including the wages lost while you are in school, offset by the incremental wages you anticipate making based upon having the additional schooling throughout the remainder of your career.  This should not, however, be the only reason for going to school.  If you have a passion that you are interested in, you should consider pursuing it.  I have many friends who have made huge career changes, and who have gone back to school in their 40's and 50's.  Many have taken pay cuts when they first go back into the workforce, but all have been pleased that they made this change.  Remember, if you do what you have a passion for, you will be more happy with less money than if you do what you don't enjoy just to make money.
1045937
While people you know that are your age may be close to graduation, there are still many around who haven't even started yet. At age 21, you are still very young and have many, many years ahead of you. \n\nDon't be discouraged because you have decided to take charge of you life and go to college. You are right where YOU should be. Don't live your life looking around you, look to yourself to find your own way and what works best for you.\n\nYou will be fine as long as you stay focused on your goal and never give up. Be proud that you are able to go to college and take care of yourself. You will be at an advantage when you go to college because you are more mature and have more life experience that will benefit you in college.
885199
You didn't say how old you are but it is unlikely that you are too old. As to being in class with students who are younger than you, you will find that they will look up to you. Also, students who decide to go to college after they are no longer of traditional college age usually do better than the younger students because they are more serious and determined - also, they don't get so bogged down in extracurricular activities.\n\nJournalism students have to do one or more practicums - but I don't see how age will be any detriment to doing them successfully.\n\ns
1026671
When I went to college, I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life.  During September 1996 I was already over $5000 in debt and not producing, not earning any money.  At the end of college, May 2000, I was 30000 in debt and still didn't know.  The idea of having "an education" as some solution to some social problem, dreamt up by the same academics I'm funding to come up with that theory, is useless unless there is some specific course of study that I will use to make money that will counterbalance the current debt I am in.  \n\nI majored in a subject that would have paid off my loans in the first 2 or 3 years.  Six years later, I owe  $28000.  I am still struggling to find a life's purpose while struggling to keep bill collectors off my back.\n\nDo not go to college because of some sentimental whim or urging from people who think they know better.   Go to work.  Find yourself, what you love to do and find some responsibility.  When you've been working a few years, and say you are sure you love what you do, go to college (maybe at night).  Get the degree to excel at what you've been working at and to climb higher on the ladder in that industry.  Do it to start your own business or to be a vice president.  Most 18 year olds are entering a fantasy world and then just stuck in a corporate rut living for their debts and fuzzy on the fact that any of it means anything to them.
91504
Offcourse you are not too old. Firstly 18 or 19 is not too far off from 21. I am 22 and I have friends who are 20 so it's cool...u'd find some really mature 18, 19 yr olds out there. And secondly its never too late to strat a new degree...I had a supervisor who finished her PhD, worked for 2 years and then Sat a Medicine test and got in and now she is studying medicine at the age of 29 with a bunch of 23, 24 year olds...so it's cool don't worry! and good luck.
1165078
Its a tremendous responsibility, but well worth it.  You learn how to get yourself up in the mornings, pay your bills each month, meet lots of new people, etc.  You don't want to live with your parents forever, and going to college is a great place to "test your wings."  You can always transfer to a smaller college closer to home if you find you took on too much too soon.\n\nGood luck!
549509
It's never too late to start college.  My husband went back to school at age 40.  You have many children to support and you NEED the education to find a professional job with a good salary base in order to do that.\n\nAnd, as an extra bonus to getting your higher education, look at the example you'll be setting for your children!  By your actions, they will see that anything is possible and how much you value education.  Perhaps you'll improve their study habits when they see you buckling down and giving up activities you enjoy in order to study.\n\nYou should definately have confidence in yourself and go for it!\n\nGood luck!!
577370
Some people get into the college first then take a year or two deferment. If you really don't have a clear idea of what you want to get out of college, taking some time off to work and experience the world is a good idea. When you are ready to go to college, you can always start out in community college. More than a year or two off might make it difficult to go to a traditional college, because by then you will feel a lot older and more experienced than your fellow freshmen. But there are many colleges geared towards older, adult learners, so there is always a way. If you take time off but you had good grades in high school and good SATs, there are many fine colleges that will be happy to offer you admittance.
861594
You said you don't regret anything but if you thinking of someone else or thinking of what other 22 year old are doing, then yes, that sounds like regret.  Most 22 year olds are single mothers with several kids and several different fathers and single men with several kids and several different baby's mamas.  If you had your first kid at 19 then what prompted you to have another one so soon, especially because your in college.  You shouldn't try to do  anything to feel young because you are young.  You should to do something to make yourself feel good about you.  Making friends is becoming one the of hardest things because you don't know who to trust these day.  I'm sure your not the only young mother at your college.  Try checking out the bulletin boards are websites for a support group.  Getting frustated with your kids is part of being a mom.  Try having you husband be home with kids every so often or take them to a sitter.  Don't just make time for you, make time for both of you.  Your not too grown for your age, it's called being mature for your age.  That's showing that your being responsible and at least trying to handle your situation.  I think you having feelings for someone else is just your mind reverting back to your teen years on what you may have missed out on.  You can't feel sorry for yourself because these are decisions you've made.  No one forced you to have kids at young age or get married either but it happened.  You are blessed in more ways that you know.  Your married with two healthy children and your in college.  That's rare.  You will be tested in every aspect of your motherhood and marriage but you seem to be doing fine.  Step 1, you ask for advice before you did something you'd regret.  Hang in there, it'll be okay.  Good luck!!!