Best Deaf Studies/Interpereting programs?

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Ive been planning to go to Seattle Central because their program has amazing reviews. But they dont take any federal loans or secondary loans. So I will have to take out bank loans to pay for school and I doubt thats going to work. Where are the other GOOD programs?
 
Thats why im asking. I dont WANT to, but I WILL if it means I can get funding. Im still doing my best to find a solution and go to Seattle because I know their program is fantastic, but if that doesnt work out I want some other options to consider. I really want to do this.
 
Why doesn't SCCC take federal loan? Are you talking about the FAFSA?

SCCC would be your best bet in Washington.

Are you a student at CWU? I can put you in touch with someone who works at CWU who can give you information on this.
 
Is Seattle a two or four-year program?
 
Seattle Central recently stopped taking Federal Loans including secondary loans through companies such as Sallie Mae. They do still take Federal Grants, scholarships, and personal bank loans. SC has a Deaf Studies program and an Interpereting program, both are 90 credit 2 year programs but can be combined to be finished in 3 years.
 
Do the programs require a certain number of credit hours in English, math, basic psychology, speech, etc? If so, can you take those courses first at a two-year college for cheaper tuition, and then transfer them to SC? That could save you some money.
 
That's a thought I will have to talk to an advisor about it. The problem is that SCC is a community college. Tuition is as cheap as it comes. Its living expenses that I need loans for. I've tried to go to school and work at the same time before and I ended up flunking out of school. Twice. So I don't want to work so I can focus 100% on school. Which means I need loans for rent, bus fair, etc...
 
marcyp06 said:
That's a thought I will have to talk to an advisor about it. The problem is that SCC is a community college. Tuition is as cheap as it comes. Its living expenses that I need loans for. I've tried to go to school and work at the same time before and I ended up flunking out of school. Twice. So I don't want to work so I can focus 100% on school. Which means I need loans for rent, bus fair, etc...
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Taking out loans for living expenses is a dangerous way to get deep into debt.

Can you work and attend school part time so you don't load yourself up with too much to do? Even if you take just one class per semester, at least it's a start. Maybe further down the line you can increase your college load if your financial situation improves. In the meantime, at least you won't fall any further behind.
 
I've already filed bankruptcy because of a divorce so its nothing new to me. The only way I can get grants is if I go full time. I know this sounds crazy but I have waited so long to really do what I want so I'm set on finding a way to do it. My ex wife has $70,000 worth of loans from 6 years of school. Its just part of college these days. I have nothing now, and I want to make something of myself.
 
marcyp06 said:
I've already filed bankruptcy because of a divorce so its nothing new to me. The only way I can get grants is if I go full time. I know this sounds crazy but I have waited so long to really do what I want so I'm set on finding a way to do it. My ex wife has $70,000 worth of loans from 6 years of school. Its just part of college these days. I have nothing now, and I want to make something of myself.
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I just hate to see anyone bound by debt for many years.

I hope it works out for you.
 
Im deciding between Seattle Central, and a program in Portland OR. Did you end up attending Seattle? How was it? I want to make sure I get the best program. Is it hard to get a bank loan in that area?
 
hellos245 said:
Im willing to go anywhere for a good ASL school.
Im deciding if I want to go for just deaf studies, or interpreting to.
Where is the best school?
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That's a good question. I know of some good programs but I can't really say what school is the best.

Checking out the various schools' websites on their ITPs might be a starting point. Then start comparing their pros and cons.
 
hellos245 said:
Im willing to go anywhere for a good ASL school.
Im deciding if I want to go for just deaf studies, or interpreting to.
Where is the best school?
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More than researching websitesl you would need to talk to people in the business. Ask interpreters you meet about where they got their training and how their experience was.
 
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I dont know any interpretors, and the teacher I had for my ASL class got her training just by being in the Deaf Community.
So, Im not so much worried about the BEST school...just what to look for in a program-so I know its a good program? That it will let me reach my goals in life.
 
Reba said:
That's a good question. I know of some good programs but I can't really say what school is the best.

Checking out the various schools' websites on their ITPs might be a starting point. Then start comparing their pros and cons.
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What aspects make it a good program?
 
Between finances not working out and the new RIT certification guidelines im starting to worry that im not going to make it. I have never wanted something as much as this. I quit my job, moved away from family and friends, everything just so I can pursue this dream. Yet things just keep piling up in front of me, trying to prevent me from succeeding :-(
 
I don't know about the best but Ohlone's interpreting program (IPP) in Fremont, CA has a great reputation and it doesn't hurt that it's located smack dab in the middle of one of the largest, most active Deaf communities in the United States. The program is competive and difficult to get into.
 
hellos245 said:
I dont know any interpretors, and the teacher I had for my ASL class got her training just by being in the Deaf Community.
So, Im not so much worried about the BEST school...just what to look for in a program-so I know its a good program? That it will let me reach my goals in life.
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Maybe you can find some local terps to talk with thru your region's interpreter registry.

Wisconsin Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf > Home

I wouldn't mind recommending my program but it was so many years ago that I don't know what it's like now. You should probably ask a more recent graduate.
 
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