I don’t know anything about Pell grants, so I can’t speak on that piece, but I would be surprised if they don’t allow you to change your major. It seems that those 8 credits could be used to finish up your pre-reqs for a nursing program. To me it seems counterproductive to finish a degree that you have no interest in, especially if you already have an AS. Can you speak with an advisor and/or financial aid counselor about how your interests have changed and see what they suggest?
The second associate’s degree is absolutely useless to you. An associate’s degree is useful if it allows you to transfer to a 4 yr degree with two years’ credit, or if it serves as an employment credential in and of itself, such as an associate’s in dental hygiene, RN, or an ancillary medical field. An additional associate’s degree in Engineering Science is absolutely useless, especially since you don’t intend to go on for a 4 yr degree in engineering.
You sound as if you’re stuck. You’re comfortable in the community college, so you’re staying there. You dream of unrealistic career goals not supported by what you have done, or what you are currently doing. It’s time to get some therapy, to help you to figure out where you’re going. The CARES act has allowed schools to increase counseling resources for students. See if you can get some counseling through the school’s career or mental health office.
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Actually…dental school students can take Grad Plus loans up to the cost of attendance…and really to qualify, all you have to do is breathe.
The bigger issue is how this student will complete a bachelors when they are foolishly using their Pell eligibility to get many associate degrees…with no vocational intent with those AA degrees.
BUT…back to this thread question. Do you want to be a nurse, or a dentist…or a professional student?
You need to figure out how you are going to get a bachelors degree…and a job. The job part is what most responsible adults know they need to do. So…what sort of job can you get now with the associates you have.
How do you plan to complete a BSN?
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. . . . . . get accepted, and PAY for a bachelor’s degree. They are not cheap, especially if you have wasted away your grants.
THIS!
Where will you be in 5 or 10 years?
I have to finish the AES…if I don’t finish it, it’s going to cause a huge impact on my Pell.
Who told you that? Pell eligible students get 12 semesters of aid. You’re not required to finish your associate’s to continue to get aid. You just have to be registered for 12 credit hours. You can run through your entire 12 semesters of aid without finishing a degree, but I wouldn’t advise it.
What you need to do, if you’re serious about not wanting to work for minimum wage, is withdraw from the cc before classes start in January and transfer to the 4-year school discussed in your previous threads. Plan for using 3 years of aid at the 4-year school, not 2. It would be a mistake to think you can use 4 years of aid at the cc to earn 2 associate’s degrees then transfer to a 4 year school and use the remaining 2 years of aid to get a BS. Colleges rarely take all the transfer credits, and that can add semesters on to your education.
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I’m sorry to be blunt, but here it is. You have no focus on any career path. You are living in LALA land and hoping some money shows up and gives you some fabulous life. Guess what, that’s not going to happen. Take your CC courses and figure out a path to be an independent adult. You are almost 30 and time to face reality
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I can’t just “withdraw” from community college not until I finish up my AES degree, dumping a program will have heavy consequences on my financial aid.
I have not foolishly wasted my Pell eligibility I still have enough to cover the semester for a BSN degree.
“BUT…back to this thread question. Do you want to be a nurse, or a dentist…or a professional student?” I want to work as a nurse maybe while I am working, I can multitask between those pre-reqs I wish to seek.
How do I plan to get a BSN, easy study for the boring TEAS, and apply for the BSN program.
The second degree is not really useless.
I have spoken with two Universities and did a comparison on Transferlogy plus read their course codes very carefully.
Physics 1 & 2, Calculus 1 & 2, English 101 & 102 can transfer to any major I wish to choose for example such as a BS in Biology but physics and math will not transfer to BSN only the English, statistics, and general chemistry 1 so on.
Calculus 3, Linear Algebra, will not transfer to nursing unless it’s an engineering degree.
I’m just going to estimate I almost finished 70% of my courses for a BS degree just need to choose the program that will transfer the “important” courses only.
Instead of paying $400 per credit hour, a student can pay $146 per credit hour at CC and save up money, than transfer.
Plus I need
Biology 1 - 5 CH
Human Structure and Function I - 4 CH & II - 4 CH
Micro Biology - 4 CH
Those are the prereqs to get accepted into the BSN program as well as taking the TEAS. Same for Dental Hygiene and Nursing in AAS.
I would apply to multiple BSN programs since those can be competitive. I would make sure you have all of the pre-reqs required as well. Different schools can also have different requirements, so make sure you check those.
You’ve listed the prerequisites you need to take. Are you registered for those yet?
I would still recommend becoming a nursing assistant while finishing up your prerequisites to make sure that is the field you want to study, especially if you have limited funds.
I can’t go to a lower degree; it’s too late for that, I have to move up; to a higher degree and work.
I am eligible to finish those biology courses at my CC and finally transfer.
What do you mean by a lower degree? A nursing assistant isn’t a degree, it’s a certification. You can see if the American Red Cross offers any classes nearby, or if they have it as a non credit class at your college. Some places may even be willing to hire you and train you on the job. This can also help when you apply to nursing schools.
I think it’s also good for you to get an idea of what nursing is actually like. You don’t want to pursue more classes and education on something that isn’t for you.
My CC only pays for “degree” seeking students who have an interest in AES, AAS, AA, AGS etc…
They don’t pay for non - seeking degrees those will be paid out of pocket.
Where I am, the American Red Cross classes are free. There are also facilities nearby willing to pay you to train as an assistant and then work for them. You wouldn’t need to pay.
Have you registered for the remaining prerequisites at your school yet?
I have to finish my current AES courses only have two left but I am eligible to squeeze those courses in 
What if you don’t do well on the test? Then what? Are you going to start another AA?
Your previous posts indicate very indecisive, waffling actions.
This same advice was given to you back in February and you continue to seek the same advice from posters on this forum. They have given you the same advice you have received today, and yet, you proceed to listen to your own misinformation. Nothing has changed in 10 months. This is sad and pitiful.
How did this second degree prepare you for a job or entry into a university? That’s right, it didn’t because you are not currently at a university or working.
The longer you stay at the CC, the more your funds will diminish and the closer you are getting to a minimum wage job for your future.
You get a total of funding for 12 semesters for life- at a CC and/or a university. Most normal students go to a CC for two years and then transfer to the university for two or three years. They don’t keep taking courses and collecting AA degrees.
Do you plan to stay at the CC until the money runs out?
Funding does not restart when you transfer to a university. When it’s gone, it is gone. If you choose to take 12 semesters of CC coursework, the government wont give you any further funding.
The universities don’t have to accept you with two or three AA’s. It’s their choice. Why would they accept someone who has a record of indecision?
If for some reason, a university accepts you, you will be paying for the university on your own. Pell funds will be gone.
Everything that you are doing now, not moving forward to transfer, will predictably land you in a minimum wage job because you wont have a university degree. Didn’t you say you were tired of being paid minimum wage? Get used to it. If you stay at the CC, you’re making the decision to stay at minimum wage.
Edited to add: the universities expect you to complete at least two years of coursework at their schools. Why would they give you a degree if most of your courses are at a CC? They have absolutely no control over what you’ve taken. Plus, the coursework at a university level is harder, faster and more competitive. Those CC courses wont replace major coursework. They aren’t going to accept all 70% of your courses. They don’t need to.
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These days these new girls got me nervous, They go to school and do bottle service, They can’t decide, they keep switching majors Being indecisive makes me anxious 
Back to business
Trust me @aunt_bea I will do good on the exam, the more you say I won’t do well, the more now I will become motivated. I did not waste my time getting my GED and doing almost 3 years of CC, getting close to two AA.
Even though English is not my native language, I will crush that exam and get my BS and finish my goals. I just woke up from my sleep, needed a good night’s sleep, without sleep my thoughts become all waffles.
I don’t plan on staying in CC anymore it’s gotten boring once I wrap up my AES I’ll go to a UNI.
I never had any plans to work when I pursued my AES wanted to get an experience feel of the CC and then transfer.
I plan to work when I finish up bs
Can you take the prerequisites at the same time as you are finishing your AES? As others have stated, you have a limited amount of funding. Your goal should be to finish your prerequisites and apply for a 4-year college ASAP. You’re on a break right now, right? I would order some TEAS prep books and start looking over them. Make a plan to study and schedule a date to test. I believe some schools also offer TEAS prep classes- perhaps your school does as well?
I already have a TEAS book but I have to re-visit chemistry again and anatomy and physiology to prep myself.
I want to finish my AES first so that I can be at peace to study for the TEAS.