MOVE ON WHEN READY

Greetings Fam!!

I know its been a minute since I've posted a forum but I'm here to get ur insight on something. Actually, the decision has already been made so really I just want ur views on the topic. ;-)

Soooooo after thorough research and lots and lots of PRAYER, my husband and I have decided to let our daughter, who is currently in !0th grade, begin college this coming fall! 

How u ask? There is a program in GA called "Move on When Ready" which allows 11th and 12th grade students to attend their first 2 years of college while earning their high school diploma at the same time.......FREEEEEEEE!!!!!

Imagine how many students can now attend college WITHOUT student loans!! Families not going into debt to put their children through school. Oh the possibilities!

Basically students would attend and eligible college of their choice full time and the state would pay the tuition costs. Books, transportation, lodging, etc would be the family's responsibility. The students can still participate in extracurricular activities at their high school. 

Also, for those of u familiar with the HOPE program, this is a fantastic opportunity!! For me as a parent and a  financial aid administrator I am over joyed!!! The HOPE Scholarship/Grant program is a state of GA program that  provides undergraduate college students maintaining a 3.0 GPA the opportunity to attend a college within the state free/almost free (depending on the institution).  There are some contingencies; one being that there is a 127 credit hour limit. Once you reach that cap you can no longer receive HOPE. Most Bachelor degrees require no more that 120 credits (depending on the school and program)  but the 127 cap includes courses that were withdrawn from and failed. Any attempted credits are included even if no credit was earned. For those of you that have attended college, u know that there are a bunch of "W" grades on ur transcript!! LOL It can add up quickly.

That being said, under the "Move on When Ready" program, the credits attempted and/or earned are not counted against that 127 credit cap!! This means that you get ur freshman and sophomore years free and clear and still have all of ur HOPE eligibility available for ur junior and senior years! Woot! Woot!

I explained all of that 2 say that we will have a 15 year old college freshman this fall!! We have a little trepidation so she will be introduced into college life at medium thrust so 2 speak. She will either attend community college or the school I'm working at to make the transition a little easier for her being that she's so young and a full blown university may prove to be just 2 overwhelming (although she was accepted to UGA and Kennesaw state!). We aren't going to let her live in the dorms (hell 2 tha naw!!!) even tho she does have that option and even had the nerve to ask! LOL

All in all this is a wonderful opportunity. Our daughter is very mature, well rounded, responsible, in the IB program at her high school, and gets outstanding grades. We know that she can and will only excel in this program. 

This is by no means meant for everyone. You must take inventory of ur child and determine whether or not he/she can benefit from the program. You don/t want to send ur child, who isn't up for the challenge mentally and emotionally, into a situation that sets them up for failure.

I've attached the Department of Education's published FAQ's about the program. Tell me what yall think.


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Permalink Reply by Miss New York on May 3, 2010 at 4:40pm
I say...LET HER!!!!!! They can take everything they can from you, but the one thing they can't take is your education!!!!!! My most heart-felt congratulations and please keep us..."the fam" posted on her progress!!!!
Permalink Reply by Laydee Redd on May 3, 2010 at 4:52pm
@ Queen Royalty......thank u my sistah! We must all participate in the growth and success of US!!! Blessings and Love 2 u, Queen!

@ Queen New York......thank u as well, my sistah! She's ready 2 get it!! U know I'll be sure to keep the fam posted on her progress!

Blessings and Love!
Permalink Reply by Miss New York on May 3, 2010 at 5:16pm
If she's ready, then she's going to be leaving the other students in the dust academically. It's a shame that more of our youth aren't motivated in that way. All they seem to be interested in is making a fast dollar instead of an honest one. Kudos to you and the fam as well!!!!!

Laydee Redd said:
@ Queen Royalty......thank u my sistah! We must all participate in the growth and success of US!!! Blessings and Love 2 u, Queen!
@ Queen New York......thank u as well, my sistah! She's ready 2 get it!! U know I'll be sure to keep the fam posted on her progress! Blessings and Love!
Permalink Reply by Laydee Redd on May 3, 2010 at 5:42pm
Thank you, Queen Fem!!!!

Fembeauty said:
AWESOME!!!!!
She will get in while she is excited and get a chance to experience new and positive things. You seem to be a strong minded woman with INTEGRITY so I see no social issues coming that you and hubby can't handle. Let her go and explore sister. This is WONDERFUL NEWS!!!
Permalink Reply by Shawn on May 3, 2010 at 5:45pm
FABULOUS!!!!! What an accomplishment and thank you for posting!!! Good luck to you and your family!!!
Permalink Reply by PrincefromQueens on May 4, 2010 at 1:11am
Yeah, thats whats up! You know you get a major Cosign from me on this one.......

matter of fact you get a

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for this one....might even have to add a victory dance in light of the news....

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Permalink Reply by Laydee Redd on May 4, 2010 at 8:18am
Thanks, Queen Shawn!! Spread the word!

Shawn said:
FABULOUS!!!!! What an accomplishment and thank you for posting!!! Good luck to you and your family!!!
Permalink Reply by Laydee Redd on May 4, 2010 at 8:20am
LMAO........Prince my King.......u keep me crackin up!!! But thanks bruh.......appreciate the love!!

PrincefromQueens said:
Yeah, thats whats up! You know you get a major Cosign from me on this one.......

matter of fact you get a

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and a

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for this one....might even have to add a victory dance in light of the news....

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take that take that take that.....lol
Permalink Reply by Ms. Musiq on May 5, 2010 at 4:27pm
Well wishes to both your daughter and your family. This is a great opportunity for her to be able to grasp the greater things in life early on. With the prayers, encouragement and motivation she's being given, she's going to excel beyond belief. What a wonderful blessing!!. .

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