With all the time and attention you devote to your family, adding college into the mix can seem like an absurd impossibility. Yet in some cases, you might find it necessary in order to better provide for your children and develop yourself as a human being. Fortunately, there are many online options available that allow you to get higher education on your own terms without the sacrifice of attending a traditional college.

Veterinary practices make it their mission to provide the finest care to our animal friends. Thanks to advancements in medicine and the field of animal health, there is a growing need for more highly trained staff to care for our pets. The perfect role to provide this care is the veterinary technician, or vet tech. With a projected 19 percent job growth between 2014 and 2024, it’s the fastest growing career in veterinary services. There is no better time than the present to enroll in a veterinary technician program.

Student loans and credit card debt may start out as a manageable undertaking but if left unpaid can quickly avalanche into a crushing burden, impacting every area of your life. These types of personal debts can quickly ruin your credit score and impact other aspects of your life like personal relationships or mental health. The good news is that with careful planning, creative thinking and proactive budgeting, earning a degree—without the debt—is an achievable goal.

Thinking about going back to school? If so, now is also the perfect time to start thinking about the costs and how to pay for them. When thinking about earning a degree, students often rely on financial aid which must be paid back…with interest. However, at Ashworth College, we ensure that our programs are affordable, and students are able to enroll faster than at other schools.

When it's time to choose a college major or career path, it's nice pursue your unique interests and talents; however, if you have a large variety of interests and talents (lucky you!), the choice might not seem so simple. What do you do if you're a smart, creative "people" person who's all about kids, crafting, music, and reading?