<p>If you want subsidized Federal loans, I believe you are better off working towards a master’s instead of a second bachelors. I don’t believe the Feds will provide any grants or subsidized loans for a second bachelor’s, and I know some colleges will not provide any of their own financial aid for a second bachelors. However, the Feds will provide substantial subsidized student loans for a masters (more per year than for a bachelors) and many grad schools have large budgets to subsidize grad students (particularly if they will become a TA or research assistant).</p>
<p>Unless you want to get a very practical second bachelors (such as a professional degree in health care), I think a masters will look better on a resume long term.</p>