If you're going back to school, seek financial aid. You don't need to be college age to get a subsidized loan—there's no age limit—and you're eligible as a part-time student, too. Scholarships and grants are available for older students. Try sites such as FastWeb.com to scout out what's available.
Take advantage of educational tax breaks. Depending on your income, you might qualify for the lifetime learning credit, worth up to $2,000 each year. If you make too much to qualify, you still might be able to claim a deduction associated with tuition and fees, up to $4,000. You can get details at IRS.gov or the tax benefits guide at NASFAA.org.
6. Don't let your age get in the way." I don't think it is ever too late to start a second career," Werley says. "The issue is not age but personal health, energy level, and having an entrepreneurial spirit." After all, you always have to be prepared to meet the challenge of selling yourself, whether you're starting anew as an employee or opening your own business.
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