Monday, March 3, 2008

Avoiding student debt

It may seem impossible to actually pay your way through school, but there are thousands of college kids across the country that can prove that it isn’t. While many parents do choose to help their kids attend school, some cannot, and others won’t. For incoming freshmen who aren’t receiving financial assistance from mom and dad, the thought of owing thousands of dollars in student loans can be daunting. Besides the obvious financial benefit of working in school, there are many intangible benefits that can be gained by joining the workforce. Working or even interning in school helps you develop confidence in your strengths, while revealing your weaknesses in a way that allows you to learn from them and build up your skills.
In order to truly minimize your student loans, you may have to reconsider the institution that you have selected. Unless you have a full-tuition scholarship, there are few colleges that are as inexpensive as your local community school. Some private colleges can run you as much as $800 per credit hour. In contrast, a community school can cost as little as $60 per credit hour. The difference is astounding and the amount you can save should lead you to seriously consider the community school option. For the most part, college is what you make it. Students who choose to attend a community school for the first two years before moving to a 4 year university can be just as successful as those who attend a private university. Success is yours for the taking.
This is my answer to avoiding debut, like this person did she, as a college student, it can be tough to make ends meet and succeed in classes. But you make it through, and once you graduate and get a job, life is much much less complicated. Organization was the key for me and outlining my priorities was equally important. I worked while earning a double major and was able to pay my bills in addition to gaining experience that helped me obtain the job that I am currently in.

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