<p>I have decided that after getting some work experience that I will be pursuing a second bachelor's degree. I am just about to earn a bachelor's degree in biology, and I would like to switch to something that maybe I can have some more passion for. However, I will probably need to get some kind of financial aid in order to pursue this. I would like to pursue something in the engineering field, and I would like to bring my biology degree in as a factor as well in order to help me get some financial aid.</p>
<p>I would need to take more undergraduate courses first in order to meet the prerequisities for a graduate degree, almost to the point of getting another bachelor's degree. Since I already have a degree, I would not qualify for FAFSA, and I do not qualify for many of the scholarships offered by the engineering school at my college. I have heard that you can get fellowships, and in fact some people at the engineering school have these that pay for all of their expenses. My college is just not really helpful with locating these. Where can I find fellowships and other financial aid for people in my situation?</p>
<p>You can always file the FAFSA ( I think you may be considered an independent student- but check the school's policy) . While you may not be eligible for grant aid for a second degree but you would most likely get unsubsidized loans</p>
<p>I was asking about fellowships for undergraduates in engineering, I really cannot afford to accumulate debt from loans.</p>
<p>Why would want to pursure another degree if you are burnt out as one of your other threads suggests?</p>
<p>as a taxpayer who is subsidizing loans made to students- I have to say that between a student who is just starting their college education and one who has a bachelors degree * but changed their mind about what they are interested in and wants another chance* who am I going to pay the most attention to and spend my money on?
Perhaps you haven't looked at it this way- you have been working hard to finish your degree- and you are tired of school.
I think you should get out in the workforce- doing whatever you fancy- to give yourself a break from academics and to get a better handle on what field you want to pursue before you chose another path that won't get you where you want to go.
If you don't want to incur more loans- you might want to consider to work at a company like Boeing or others that will pay for continued education.
But for a 2nd degree? most students go to a community college or other instate to save money while they take the classes that they need for their new major- haven't heard much luck about students getting aid for that.</p>