genuinegirly

You don't need a college degree to go into law enforcement. If you would like to be a detective, you'll need to get more than just a bachelor's. Maybe what you should look into is how to get through your undergraduate degree for free. If they pay you to go to school, you don't have to worry about how long it could take you to get through. Fill out a FASFA. Search for need-based scholarships.

I'm going to a school in the University of California system. If you get in, they give grants that cover all tuition and fees to any independent that makes less than 60 grand a year. Look up the UC "Grant In Aid" program: "UC Grant-In-Aid (GIA) is funded by The Regents of the University of California and by the State of California and provides grant aid for full-time students who demonstrate financial need. The amount awarded depends upon financial need and funding levels."

I make jack crap, so they also give me 5 grand a semester to cover living expenses. This is all in grants. I won't have debt when I finish my degree. I don't have to worry about keeping up my grades, I just have to focus on not getting kicked out of the program.

There have to be other schools that offer similar financial aid programs. Take a look around, speak with the financial aid department at the schools you're considering. Make it work.

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