my dream is to go to school and live in new york city, there are soo many opportunities there, i love the enviornment, however my dad wants me to stay instate for college (in virginia) since most of my tuition is paid for. should I go for it, and go to college in nyc and take out student loans or should i stay in virginia?? any advice!?
2007-01-28 12:19:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
I took the risk of going out of state to school, but only because the school I wanted to go to had such a great reputation for the program I went into (Accounting), above average retention rate and excellent job placement rates.
If the school you're interested in is a school you would be proud to say you went to regardless of where it is located, then that sounds like a good risk. If the school is only an attractive opportunity because of the location, you should stay in Virginia. Most college majors either allow for or require students to take on an internship and that is an excellent opportunity to try out a place you've always wanted to live, like NYC, without the expense of being there for 4 years AND paying out-of-state tuition.
If you do decide to go to an out of state school, you may want to research the residency rules. Sometimes just living in the state for a year before starting school is enough to get you in state tuition, and waiting that year might well be worth the cost-savings. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you have any other thoughts!
2007-01-28 12:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 item the other people have not brought up.
A lot of people drop or flunk out of college.
When I went to college (not in Virginia), the instructor told us to turn to the person setting on our left and tell them goodbye - then turn to the right and tell that person goodbye. That 2 out of 3 would be gone by the end of the semester. I don't remember if it was that bad - but some of my classes did shrink by 50%.
I took a class at Virginia Commonwealth University - we started with 100 students. By the 2nd week, we were down to 25. By mid-term it was about 10. We finished with 6.
Living expenses in New York City is a lot higher than in Virginia. You can go thru a lot of money in a very short time. Tuition and living expenses can put you in to debt for years.
One thing you might do is to go to a school in Virginia and then transfer after 1 or 2 years to a school in New York City. That way, you will have adjusted to college life - and if its for you (it wasn't for Bill Gates) - you will know it before moving to New York.
2007-01-28 14:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by John Hightower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st understand that as a freshman u can take out MAX loans and still not be able to pay out of state tuition (depending on how much it is).. If it does pay tuition chances are u will have NOTHING to live on left.. If ur tuition is paid for in VA, why would u want to give that up.. I don't know what the in state tuition req. are in NY but some states make u live there 12 months and some states just make u provide an in state DL to prove residency.. Nobody can tell u what to do just realize that even if ur EFC is O (and chances of that counting ur parents income would be very slim) u will barely (maybe) get enough to cover school..not living expenses
2007-01-28 12:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by chilover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ulitmately, you will have to make the final decisions. you are a dependent student and will be paying out of state tuition for four years. You really won't be entitle to their in state grants, so you will only have access to pell and seog (may eof) grants. most of your tuition will have to payed for my loans. Staying in state allows you to be offer additional grants like commonwealth or tag if you are going to private school, which reduce the amount of loans you will have to take out.
You could allows go to grad school in new york, where you will be considered an independent student. New york does has opportunites, but there are also internships offered in there as well. If you were my child, stay in state and go to new york in the summer for an internship. Once you graduate from college, you will have a job line up. Either way the decision is your. Good luck!!
2007-01-28 15:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine23511 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that you should stay and go to college in Virginia and check out summer internships in NYC--or possibly summer college programs to pick up a few credits without going into serious debt.
Virginia has great schools and you can still to go NYC after graduation, especially if you have had internships that result in job offers. Student loans can result in crushing debt that can compromise your ability to live after graduation in an expensive city such as NYC.
I know a guy in Chicago who, when his student debt starting coming due a few months after graduation, had to give up his car and it was really a struggle to pay the loans and the rent until he was on the job a few years and got some raises.
2007-01-28 12:29:23 · answer #5 · answered by Latrice T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should stay in Virginia for college. You can always move to NY when you're done. Outof state tuition is SO much more! And going to college is a big change and its scary. Going to another state would be an even bigger change. You might want to take it slow so you don't move all the way there and get homesick and drop out. But you can't ignore your heart either...
2007-01-28 12:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by califrniateach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's as simple as to what whioll get you to your desired goal, if going out of state to the best school is what it calls for you gotta do what is best for your future, you can always pay off your loans later, staying instate just to save money already proves ill advised unless the school your looking at going to in state is a equally good ad the one out of state...put everything on paper weigh out your options ans see which route best serves you in your goal at hand which should be the secure the best future for you down the road.
2007-01-28 13:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by sdhousekat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay in state. Paying off loans suck - especially is you lose your job. Trust me, I've been there. Try staying in state for now. You can always transfer or wait until grad school to go out of state.
2016-03-29 07:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say follow your dream. See if the college/university of your choice offers any student assistance. Apply for scholarships. Try every avenue possible before you give in to your dad's wishes. Remember, it's your future. You have as much say in it as your father. However, you have to be rpepared to back up your stance so he will believe that you are mature and responsible enough to be on your way . . .
Good luck!!!
2007-01-28 12:25:56 · answer #9 · answered by JADE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're paying do what you want.
If on the other hand your parents are paying, than it would be an act of courtesy and respect to stay in State and save them money.
2007-01-28 12:30:56 · answer #10 · answered by ♨ Wisper ► 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋