I am entering my junior year of college, and finally had to apply for a student loan. I don't qualify for a subsidized student loan, so I'm going to be paying interest on the loan for the rest of school. I am currently working as a legal assistant, but it doesn't pay very much, and requires me to work during the middle of the day, when I'm going to be at school during the fall.
My question is, has anyone found a variety of job that pays ok and has flexible hours (or can be done from home) that would help me pay off my loan without getting behind in school? I am taking 17 hours this semester so it might be tricky. Any ideas?
2006-07-20 06:21:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Try looking for an on campus job or a part time job that has you work short hours in the evening. I worked as a receptionist at a women's gym for 4 hours a few times a week and on Saturday mornings and was able to do school work there. It is hard to pay for loans while in school, so you can also check and see if you can defer it until you are out of school (may be an option). On campus jobs are very flexible, try the bookstore or a cafe. Sometimes the pay is not very very good, but you can get more hours because they will work around your schedule more than an office with hours during the day. Hope that helps!
2006-07-20 06:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by missesbean 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There are many jobs that can be flexible toward a student schedule. First of all, check out jobs around campus and also any waiting/serving opportunities. Your school most likely has a career center website or center that could point you in the right direction. Also, check the school newspaper/website for job postings. Many professors need childcare and are willing to be very flexible around a student's schedule. Good luck!
2006-07-20 06:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by kygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you're lucky that you haven't had to take out any loans so far. Don't worry too much about working to pay off the loan now. Finish school, get a good job, and worry then.
2006-07-20 06:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by meowww58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job on campus. They are really flexible around ur school scedule and you would be able to at least pay off the interest of the loan.
2006-07-20 06:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by BeachBABE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With unsubsidized loans, you shouldn't have to pay the interest out of pocket as long as you're in school, but it does charge up. In most cases, you can opt to pay the interest to keep the principal down, but if you don't they just add it on to the total amount of your loan. Ask your financial aid office about the options that are available to you.
2006-07-20 06:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy Dearest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i imagine that if the hours you artwork are lifelike then bypass for it. I artwork at an section accurate next to my college. I artwork two times in the course of the faculty week and it is only 3-4 hours reckoning on what time my shift starts. We close at 7 so i'm abode with a lot of time to do homework. All although I do maximum of it at artwork as a results of the indisputable fact that is a job the position if it is sluggish you may do besides the actuality that. i like it a lot. yet when I artwork Saturdays that is a 8 hour day you may want to artwork yet thats only Saturday. also it is positive to easily have your own money!
2016-10-15 00:23:19 · answer #6 · answered by tenuta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While looking for a better paid opening, do take advantage of your present job to refine your character which is good for your future undertaking. Good luck!
2006-07-20 06:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job tutoring at school.
2006-07-20 06:26:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work during summer school but i might still work during the fall but if it gets too hard i will quit
2006-07-20 06:25:16 · answer #9 · answered by omarionsgirl1983 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i neva Read Ur Storie But im Just gona Say "Ahh Ok?"
2006-07-20 06:24:56 · answer #10 · answered by lil L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋