i just got a grand larceny class c i never stole from my company or anything like that or even customers but it did happen. right now i am sorting trash 12 hours a day at a plant. i cant do that forever what college degrees are profitable with a felony record? oh i am 19 now

LearningAsIGo

You don't want to select a program based solely on how profitable it "could" be. If you don't like the area of study and work involved you'll do poorly... which will not likely be profitable to you no matter what area you go into.

What are you interested in doing?

O_Troubles

also u have to think with a record what could you study the when you do graduate they will hire you even with a record.

GlindaofOz

Well with grand larceny on your record you would be hard pressed to find a profitable job in a business environment. Your best bet is to take a low level job in a good company that promotes from within. If you work really hard and make a great impression you could be promoted up into a more and more profitable positions. It happens often where I used to work. You just have to show the drive and determination. However, that felony conviction might be a door stopper into some companies. Good luck with everything, the world can make it difficult for those convicted who are now trying to turn their lives around.

LearningAsIGo

Some ways to help your resume in your situation would be "extras" to impress.

Such as:
take a course in CPR at the Red Cross
Volunteer at a charity
--these things all show "improvement" since your conviction, which will give your potential employer more confidence in hiring you.

It may take some time because of your situation, but it's not impossible.

Another idea is something that MAY be in your state. In Michigan, the unemployment office works with an agency called "Michigan Works!" that will help you go to school, work on a resume, even find jobs on their website. Its FREE to ANYONE and its a great service. Check your state to see if they offer it-- and check it out. They help people in your situation all the time.

Hannah Senesh

IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD!! If anything matters, it will be if you have a FELONY DRUG CONVICTION, but even then you can go to college. Don't listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. I was told I'd be a good factory worker. It's a good thing I don't listen to everyone who had an uneducated opinion about something. Neither should you. Most companies will base their decision to hire you on your college record, unless you work for the state or federal government or something like that where they rely completely on the criminal record check. Even then, you stand a good chance, depending on the company requirements. Your 19!!! Your whole life is ahead of you. Don't screw up anymore though. This is one record you don't want to build. People make mistakes. Companies realize that. Emphasize STRENGTHS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS, not your criminal history.

I'm a college student myself, and in all of my research into application procedures into various state and private colleges and having attended two colleges, I'm very familiar with admission procedures and requirements over the last 3 years. You can major in whatever you want. Go to the US Occupational Outlook Handbook http://http://www.bls.gov/oco/to get very detailed career information on whatever you are interested in as a career field. You can always change majors in college.

Here is a link to an application at the University of Iowa, as a sample of what it takes to apply to a standard state university. Not only do they not ASK for your criminal history, your criminal history in your case will NOT prevent you from federal funding! http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/applications/undergrad/UGApp08.pdf

1) Okay, so unless you go to a community college first, you will need to take the SAT or ACT test. They usually give these in high school, but sometimes they don't. If you are afraid of doing poorly on this test, you can either go to an accredited community college that will have transferable credits to a 4 year university, or take a study class on the SAT/ACT, or even study on your own with a study guide and practice tests. Did you graduate in the top half (top50% of your total graduating class) of your class? Because it is easier to get in if you do. If you didn't, don't worry.

2)There are exceptions to every rule. Visit the websites of all the public universities in your state first, because in-state tuition at a public state university is way cheaper. Look up the majors on the website, and check out the admission criteria.

3) FIRST file for a FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You don't need to have applied to a college yet to apply. This is how you get your money to pay for college and living expenses.
A FAFSA http://http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm is the first step to getting money for college, which you will need because college is expensive. You want as much as possible in grants (free money for college that you don't repay) and subsidized federal loans (interest free loans from the government). There are also unsubsidized federal loans which accrue interest. You have to begin paying back these loans 6 months after graduation (unless you are a special listed exception), so the key is to major in something employable that will make a good return that you will enjoy. For instance, I LOVE art, but to make a living at art is almost impossible, unless you major in graphic design. I know a guy with a college degree in scultping that he can't do anything with. He owes $80,000 dollars now that he can't really pay back.

Bottom line- a little internet research goes a long way. Feel free to ask me any question about college you want. Visit university websites in your state. Apply for the FAFSA. Anyone who says you can't go to college with a felony record doesn't know what they are talking about.

vietboy714

It's still hard, even with a college degree. I was convicted of a drug felony when I was 18. It was an eye opener. I graduated from college with a bachelors in finance, but even with a high GPA and awards, companies would not hire me because of one mistake. I had to go back to school to change my major. Now I'm in optometry school and recently found out that after I graduate, the state might turn down my license application due to a felony conviction. This is truly frustrating when it comes to finding something you want to do.

michealb

You probably don't want to hear it but have you tried the army? They will pay you better pay for school and convince future employers that you have gone straight.

vietboy714

I tried marines before i went back to school and even they said no. I guess a federal felony really sticks. I thought an education would be my only opportunity at a fresh start, but even that road has bumps. I'm just going to finish and see what happens. Its not like I have any other option.

Fr_Chuck

You can take anything in college and yes you can get finicial aid, don't think anyone said you could not.

but some jobs are farily well out of the question at least short term,

You are not going to work in a bank or most finicial companies. You are not in most states be able to sell insurnace or real estate. You may have troulbe finding a teaching position in any good school.
You will have trouble being a nurse or a doctor and many medical fields.
You could not even be a delivery person for a medical supply compnay that accepts medicare funds.

You may look into engineering, or management but in any field, you will have one mark against you before they even open your resume. it is going to be harder.