Summertime — and the books are calling
For many college students, summer school is a necessary evil along the path to degree success. Maybe you have to retake a class you failed during a regular session. Or perhaps you want to take a particularly difficult course during the summer months, when you have a lighter course load and more time to study.
Whatever your reasons, proceed with caution. Summer school isn’t for everyone. And if you have competing interests — like a full-time job and/or a family — you need to consider carefully whether you can succeed in a fast-paced summer environment.
Then, consider the costs. If you qualify for military education benefits, check to ensure that they cover the costs of summer school, or that you have enough money left to take summer classes. Military Tuition Assistance has a cap of $4,500 per fiscal year, for example, and some programs, like Iowa’s National Guard Education Assistance Program, don’t cover summer classes.
That said, there are lots of good reasons to forgo a summer break for summer books. This article details 10 good ones, from better prices to better parking. If you find yourself convinced, wander over to eHow.com for these tips on how to succeed in summer school.
