Quiting job to go back to college/uni at 30 years old?

im looking to change my career path from accounting to some sort of physical education or sports coaching which will mean quiting my current job and going back to school to study. I have a family to support so obviouslyI would have to get some sort of part time work to try and make ends meet but does anyone know what sort of help I could expect to get from the government to top up my income and help fund the course?

whilst night time courses and online training is a good idea, i just dont have the space or peace and quiet in order to study due to kids, how can you tell them to leave you alone for 2-3 hours whilst studying at home. night time classes would be a bit better but would take a metal and physical toll on me, my current job is demanding enough trying to juggle the finances of 3 different companies.

The road ahead will be tough one, but if your determined, it is possible to achieve your ambition.

I did a 4 year teaching degree at the age of 31, and I have to be honest, there was little support from the government.

The biggest source of help to me was the university bursary fund. They helped me with childcare costs and looked favourably on my plight as a mature student.

If you were considering a career in teaching - (sports teaching perhaps) some LEA's run a scheme called GTP - or Graduate Teaching Programme.

This is a one year course which includes assignments, teaching practise etc. The good thing about it is, that you are entitled to a 'training salary'. I don't know exactly how much, maybe around 拢12,000 pa, but useful all the same.

Hope this helps a bit.

to be honest, quitting ur job and going to school full time is not a great idea. why n otmake a transition. try taking two night classes per semester to make this transition. or what about being a part time coach at the local high school for a team. this way uyou still do what u love but u can still take care of ur familys financial needs. just a suggestion ..

Another suggestion: try online classes. You can keep a full time job and take a full load of classes too if you are dedicated enough. You can get federal aid and depending on your income even federal grants. Student loans do not have to repaid until after you graduate...just be careful not to borrow too much or else you will be owing more in student loans than your new job pays.
Good Luck with it.....my husband and I both went back to school and we are in our 30's....it is definitely worth it!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! On your new career path.

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the only thing that i can think of is financial aid, which you would have to apply for. a small portion of that will be free money, but most would likely be loans. since you have children, i urge that you consider all other possibilities before quitting your job. perhaps, taking courses in the evening while maintaining your accounting job. your fulltime job not only provides a steady income but medical benefits, i'm sure. unless your wife works full-time and has medical benefits, i don't think you should quit. many colleges offer evening courses or allow you to go part-time. i think it's great that you're looking to change career paths, but just be mindful how your decision can affect your family as well. good luck.