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Mom on a Mission: Meet Kidada Rowe, Online Student and Aspiring Educator

Kidada Rowe and her son at a family birthday celebration.  Kidada Rowe, 45 Georgia Gwinnett College Major: Special Education Expected Graduation: 2022 At 45 years old, Kidada's career hit an unexpected bump in the road. Instead of letting that derail her life, she decided to return to college and pursue her newfound passion: Special Education. Read more about Kidada, and how her son inspired her to become a "builder of family bridges" in the education system.  Tell us a little about yourself. Other than being a college student, how do you spend your time? I am a full-time mom, raising my son to be a terrific human being. I aspire to be a teaching assistant in order to pave the way for a career as an educator. I spend a large portion of my time developing my son, who has specific needs— watching movies with him, playing games with him, practicing social situations with him, enjoying life with him, and talking to him about the importance of a good education

Best Bang for Your Buck: A Comparison of Online Undergraduate Tuition Rates

There are many online programs and institutions in Georgia and across the country, and it is important to adequately compare the benefits of these programs when choosing the right one for your educational pursuits. One of the most important factors for the majority of students is cost. When evaluating a school for overall cost, there are several things to take into consideration. Tuition: Tuition is the base cost for college courses and is usually calculated per credit hour. eMajor prides itself on offering an affordable and competitive low tuition rate of just $199 per credit hour regardless of where you live. Yes, that's for both in-state and out of state students! Textbooks and Course Materials: As part of our commitment to affordability, several eMajor courses have now transitioned to Open Educational Resources (OERs) in place of costly textbook requirements, with more courses continually in the process of following suit. eCore courses are now 100% OER! When compa