Im 20 & tired of living with my parents-- I am ready to move out, but where should I move? I live in a small town near Seattle, and Im tired of the whole Seattle area. My original plan was to move near the college I would attend, (either in CA or NY) but since my parents can't afford it they basically just say tough luck. I am tired of this & want to prove to them I can do it myself. What should I do, as I do want to go to college but how can I work and go to school and pay for housing on my own?
2006-06-25 10:41:11 · 8 answers · asked by Mikey 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think it's silly to put yourself in so much debt to move so far away. That is, I personally wouldn't recommend taking out maximum school loans, just so you can move across country to attend school. You will be paying those things forever! However, that said, I also agree that if you're determined enough, and if moving out and going to school is what you really want, you can do it!!! You can work and go to school at the same time, as long as you make school your priority. Apply for financial aid, and try and get a federal work-study job. If you intend on graduating within the traditional 4-5 years, don't work more than 20 hrs. a week. Try to find some roommates! One is good, 2-4 is better, so you can split costs and bills. And apply for scholarships if you can! I know some people who have funded a good portion of their education by applying to and earning scholarships. I also agree with some of the other posters here; if moving across country is going to put you into too much debt, why not just attend your local public college or university? You can still move out, and not have to pay steep out-of-state fees for another college. And, just assuming you haven't started yet, you can also start out at a community college for the first year or so, save a lot of money, and then transfer, to an in-state college, or to another university (providing they accept your college credits). Overall, I really recommend appling for financial aid to see what kind of grants you can get, applying for as many scholarships that apply to you, and seeking out roommates. I really hope everything works out for you!
2006-06-25 12:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by Playwright Extraordinaire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are SEVERAL different student loans out there, and they're easy to get. You can pay for school that way. Depending on the cost of living (probably pretty expensive in NY or CA), it could be easy or difficult to rent a place. (Try and get a roomie) I would get a job as a waitor, they make bank if they're working at a good place. And you make up your own class schedule so you can go to school in the morning and work in the evening or something like that. Good luck!
2006-06-25 12:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by Virginia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't move out. Reality gives you a swift kick in the rear the first few months. I got my first place at 19, and have since racked up 5K in credit card bills that I'm seriously regretting now.
Suck it up, get a part-time job and see what loans there are out there. Your parents are offering you a tremendous opportunity to save as much money as you can, and are going to leave it up to you to go to college.
If you want to go to college, you'll find a way to go. :)
2006-06-25 15:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should just go to College in state, where it is cheaper. Just live far away within the state. Then after you graduate from College, move to a different state.
2006-06-25 10:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by Green Tea Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did it. She is about to attend her 3rd year at Berkeley. The bay area is one of the most expensive spots in the nation. WE ARE Poo.......(can't afford the r) . She did it because she believed she could. She is already deep in debt, but she won't let anything stop her. She works at any job that can work with her greuling schedule, interns, and takes on a full credit load.
So ask yourself........How determined are you, really?
2006-06-25 10:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by MOI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get student loans for maxium allowed
that will cover school and living expenses if you are frugal
deliver pizzas at night part time- you will make on the average $20 per hour
2006-06-25 10:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If their paying for college -- why move out!
2006-06-25 10:45:08 · answer #7 · answered by Starr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a cheap college far away
2006-06-25 10:45:41 · answer #8 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋