I will be graduating high school this next may, and moving to another state (my homestate). I will probably attend a community college for my basic classes in order to save money. My question is...how can I survuve? I'll need to find a place to live. Obviously I'll need a job but I will only be 17 at graduation, so I don't think I can get a full time job. I may be able to stay with a family member, but will still have to support myself financially. I have a few thousand dollars from social security but I need it for school. Help!
2006-11-14 08:38:30 · 9 answers · asked by andi 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Actually you can get a full time job at 17, especially if you are a high school graduate. Look into college scholarships, you may be able to qualify for some help with school. You may need to work a full and part time job during the summer, and a full time job while taking classes during the school year, but you can do it.
Good luck!
2006-11-14 08:48:53 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at 17 you can work full time. However, even a community college gets spendy- $1000 for tuition and $300-500 for books....EVERY THREE MONTHS. You have to put away $500 a month just for tuition..which makes an apartment hard to keep. So if you can live with a relative, get a full time job and put as much into savings as you can while still payihng for your degree. In 2 years you'll have an AA and can transfer and have some money to help or you'll need to just work.
Student loans often pay for housing, books, etc, but you of course have to pay them back.
2006-11-14 09:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
being 17 might not hold you back from being full time, it depends on where you go to work and they might give it to u. walgreens photo department has excellent pay. try fin. aid to see what you can get to pay for school. for a place to live-- if you dont live with a fam member (which i would recc. until u get a little cash flow for an apartment) get a roommate or 2. ive sold back movies, cds and electronic ie game cube nintendo games that i dont listen to/play/ watch to get some money and u could try to have a garage sale for anything in your room that you dont use/need any more. hope this helped a little
2006-11-14 08:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be very stressful helping your self at this age quite in case you have goals of faculty. it would be on your benefit to stay the place you're and start up off saving money as speedy as you are able to. Get on line and discover some college grants. there is money accessible for college yet you will would desire to dig it out. maximum faculties have paintings rigidity who're there that can assist you detect money. Get on the telephone and make contact with, call, call. considering i don't be attentive to how undesirable you residing house issue is it is totally stressful to propose you, however the situation is in all probability multi leveled and you are able to probable take a seat along with your mum and dad and talk how undesirable you feels and spot if something could be finished to make it livable. i'd think of that somebody who accompanied a 3years previous could love that youngster and perchance you're dealing with those insurrection years and inflicting the fairly some issues your self. you are able to discover you self a sponsor at church or college and discus with them what's occurring and enable them to take a seat down interior the debate along with your mum and dad. better of success, yet have an open techniques. considering would be your ultimate thank you to get what you are able to desire to make you goals paintings.
2016-12-10 09:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the adult world!!!!!
I believe if you are determined enough, you'll survive.At seventeen you can get a full time job and attend college. your main thing would handling your time wisely since you NEED time for your studies. It is not impossible, I've done it. It takes hard work and perserverence. Every college student is broke. look to the future and God for strength. What seems impossible is quite possible. It's all about growing up. You CAN do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-14 08:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Andi,
This isn't gonna be easy for you. But apply for any and all grants. Or try to find a job with tuition reimbursement (usually at a bank). And most importantly, USE YOUR TIME WISELY!
2006-11-14 09:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fred L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my best answear to that is to simply pray and seek GOD for an answear and in the mean time invest your money into something that you can turn into profit like a hobbie you love and make it a business
2006-11-14 08:48:44 · answer #7 · answered by reno11161980 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. get a job
2. try to get a student loan
3. save money
2006-11-14 08:46:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
START SLANGIN, sell some wee or dope youll figure it out save save save and youll be ballin in no time, chick dealers rock
2006-11-14 09:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by stoner_SAM 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋