Continuing Education, GED, Work in America from Morocco. K-1 Visa

[AshleyKF 0]

My fiancé didn't complete high school in Morocco, so he didn't obtain a baccalaurate. He dropped out of school, in Morocco, at the age of 14/15, would that affect how long it would take for him to get his GED? Would he just have to get his GED to go onto college/votech/university, or are there paperwork we need to even enroll for any schooling? At least getting his GED, but what are the steps that I need to look more into after AOS and getting his SS#? We have been talking about career choice, but its hard to decide because he's not certain what field of work he wants to go in.  Of course, we would like to have a decent and comfortable life together, so I'm encouraging him to continue his education. Could we apply for financial aid? I don't want to be swamped in debt, but I know education is extremely important. I make decent money for myself as a hairstylist, but after marriage I know that finances are going to completely different. I'm 21 and he's 24, so we don't have a lot of experience when it comes to things like this. Sorry for all the questions, but I'm so at loss right now in what to do.. Thank you so much in advance!

[Chris Duffy 1,256]

Get his GED and enroll him into a community college, most are either free or taxpayer subsidized.   

 

He can become a Registered Nurse with a 2 year college degree only.

 

Or get him into a trade like plumbing, he will be an apprentice for a few years while learning the trade, but he will be getting paid the whole time, kinda like getting paid to get a college degree.  Most states will require a GED to get his trade licenses as well.

 

What ever you do I would get his GED first and then look into where to go after that.

 

 

 

[geowrian 22,335]

Agree...get the GED first.

 

He may not be able to enroll in a community college and get resident rates right away...sometimes they have a minimum residency period and/or want to see a green card first. This is something to discuss with the institution.

Some form of financial aid is usually available, primarily for green card holders and USCs. It may be difficult to get a scholarship or grant until he is a USC, but loans should be available as a green card holder.