<human>: Greetings all, 

I am a 26 year-old consumer/retail banker with no degree. I've been in consumer banking for a little over a year, and I make about $40,000 a year in the Denver, Colorado area. 

I'm considering attending an accredited online school through Colorado State University to eventually earn a bachelor's degree in Economics. 

I feel a bit apprehensive about the idea of going back to school this late in the game. Do you think that employers will question my 8 year absence from school, even after I eventually earn this degree? My goal is to become a financial analyst with a small investment operation. (I understand that my chances are nonexistant for any of the NY giants, including Goldman Sachs and so on.)

The reason I'm considering online classes is because the government is not offering anything in terms of financial aid, aside from student loans of course. (Household income of $60,000 annually) Online classes seem to be the best way to maintain full-time employment while finishing my degree, unless there is an alternative that I am unaware of. 

Any advice would be extremely helpful.

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<bot>: Need better paying, more fulfilling job in finance. Is a degree going to be worth it for considering the cost and time commitment?