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It’s 2010, and the world is on the recovery from what many economists call the worst recession since the Great Depression in the 1930s. We get a lot of questions along the lines of “Should I go back to school?”, “Are banks still lending like they used to?”, “are online degrees as good as traditional ones?”… so we decided to take a look at why it is always a good idea to reinvest in your education.

1. More skills = more marketability

One of the fundamental reasons for going to school (or back to school) is to broaden your range of abilities and gain more knowledge to be useful and current in the workplace. Simply put, the more diverse and interesting (but relevant) classes you take, the more perspectives you gain to solve problems and convert them into opportunities. An employer will definitely look more favorably on a candidate with a varied and interesting academic background, and it could even be the difference between a hire or pass if you are equally matched with someone else.

2. More education = higher salary

Countless studies have shown that on the aggregate, those who take the time to go to school and earn degrees in their chosen fields almost always will earn more over their lifetime than those who do not. Not to mention the fact that according to the US Department of Labor Statistics, the higher your education level, the lower your chance of unemployment; this translates into more earnings, less stress, and better overall quality of life.

3. There are plenty of ways to fund your educational investment

From Federal Stafford loans to alternative student loans, to scholarship sources like ScholarshipPoints and Student Scholarship Search, there are a huge amount of resources to pay for school.

When it comes right down to it, spending the money and going to school makes a whole lot of sense in the long run. Plus, you’re sure to meet and network with lots of people and maybe even make some great friends in the process. Win-win.

Scholarship Points Code: GOTOSCHOOL

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