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Education assistance - sm

Posted: May 30, 2013

I am looking to go back to school to train in accounting. I thought I had seen in the past people talking about some education assistance we would be eligible for since work was going overseas (or something along those lines). Does anybody know where to get more information on this? Thanks!

TAA #81128 - dnr

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http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/taa/taa_search_form.cfm

#81128

It is still listed as Medquist

Here's a link to the more general - DOLETA/TAA info

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http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/pdf/2011_brochure.pdf

This will give you an idea what they offer. The link in the other person's post above is to the M*Modal-specific stuff, I think.

It should NOT be necessary for you to be laid off, as long as your available work/earnings have dropped (by whatever percentage they require) in the relevant times. However, I've read here that some M*Modal employees are being told by their state unemployment offices or whoever they're talking with that in order to qualify they have to actually be laid off. Not true -- as you can see if you read the brochure -- but you may have to persevere some if you're in one of those obstinate states. (If you run into that, search up TAA on the M*Modal board and check out those posts. As I recall, there were some informative ones from folks who had actually contacted the folks at DOLETA directly.)

Good luck in your new career!

Education Assistance - sm

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This has nothing to do with the programs you're referring to but there is government assistance to everyone who wants to go back to school. I attend an online nonprofit university and don't have to pay anything out of pocket (at least until after I graduate and start working in my chosen field). Start with the FASFA application online to learn more. I get aver 5000. a year free money (Pell grant) 4000. a year from another grant and I borrow from a Stafford Loan so I can help supplement the cost of giving up my part-time job. Yes, I still am FT with MModal and FT with school and I have a family and am not in my 20s, but it still manages to all get done. For so long, I thought I couldn't afford to attend college but now I wish I had thoroughly researched it years ago. I have 1-2 more years to finish depending on how many classes I can get through but I am so glad I finally made the decision. (And I'm in my early 50s.) The reason why I am posting this is to encourage anyone out there who feels she's in a no-win situation with the trend of the MT industry. There are choices and we are not too old to start a new career. In the meantime, I'm one of those thankful just to have a job here at MModal. I stay for the benefits and realize if they terminate me for any reason, I'll get unemployment in my state. This all makes me sleep better at night.

Thank you! - sm

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Thank you so much for your help and the words of encouragement! I am excited about this new venture and to know there are options out there to help me pay for it but am very, very worried about the financial burden I would put on my family since it has been so long without a good paycheck. I know going back to school is the way to go for my future, it is just a scary process to get started. Thank you!

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