Next year I would prefer to live on campus, because where I live is far to school, it takes me 1h 30 min to get there. So it limits my opportunities. Anyway most of the day I spend on campus and commuting only wastes 3 hours of day.. I am thinking about taking minor (additional classes) and perhaps join some club, don't worry about weather- in Chicagoland it matters). In order to able to afford, I have to take private student loan. However, my mother and sister are against it because my parents don't earn too much now and they don't wanna me to take additional debt. Of course I hate it, but once after graduation I find job it will pay off. Besides they think that I am immature for that, though I will be godfather of my nephew. My mother was opposing that even when I was applying for RA position, so I could get free housing. I would be on most weekend so she shouldn't be that worried about my absence When I should tell my family? before or after I apply for housing or get confirmation?
2007-05-06 10:15:03 · 5 answers · asked by master343 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
If I tell too early, my mother will probably yell at me. If too late, it would be probably unfair for not mentioning at all and for sure would get more angry. I go to DePaul University in Chicago, and I will be sophomore next year. First year most of the expenses were covered from grants (including Stafford) and only little remaining from PLUS Loan.
2007-05-06 10:16:00 · update #1
As long as you are over 18 which I am pretty sure you are then your parents really don't have a say one way or the other. Although, it would probably be a good decision to tell them sooner than later just so that they can be prepared. I wouldn't let them talk you out of it though because they probably would. Just say that you think it is time you take on some responsibility and go out into the world so that you will be prepared for when you graduate and move out on your own. Tell them that you will still come to visit, but that you are going to live on campus hopefully if you get accepted. Tell them soon though so that they won't be really mad when you find out you've been accepted or when they find out you want to and they feel bad that you didn't tell them.
2007-05-06 10:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Taking on additional debts is not always a good idea, and I think she is worried about your future. It can effect your ability to become independent after graduation. I recently read a newspaper article on student loan debt and its effects after graduation. It is not pretty. I recommend seeking out some outside scholarships if possible. I will include some free resources to locate scholarship money. Good luck!
2007-05-06 10:28:50 · answer #2 · answered by dawncs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who will be paying the cost of this housing. If you are expecting your parents to pay, you should tell them ASAP. If you are prepared to pay, you don't need to tell them until the day before you are leaving home.
2007-05-06 10:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them as soon as possible that you are applying for housing.
2007-05-06 14:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are in college now, you have to make it easy for you. Explain the same thing to them the same way you told the world.
2007-05-06 10:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by meka 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋