<p>I have an M.Ed. (Counseling Psychology) from Cambridge College, Massachusetts without having stduied for, or attained a bachelor’s degree. In lieu of a bachelor’s, I was required to take their GSPP (Graduate Studies Preparation Program). The college offered this ‘opportunity’ between 1993 and 1998, then ceased. Most of the students were professionals between 32-70 years old. My student loans were in excess of $15,000. The problem for me is that it has been extremely difficult to find employment, as the question of a bachelor’s always surfaces. On the plus side, I was able to operate my own successful homework assistance and tutorial business ('98 - '08) where I provided academic counseling, etc., until the tutoring industry began outsourcing to India, and the tanking of the economy. </p>
<p>Then I had an ‘ahaa’ moment! Just recently, I watched a documentary on FRONTLINE (PBS.ORG)) that featured colleges and universities in the habit of fleecing unsuspecting students, and making huge profits from student loans and grants (with no promise of a future for their graduates. I welcome responses and feedback to this dilemma I’m experiencing.</p>