paying for college this way?

Question

Is there a problem with paying for college in full each semster? and missing some semsters because of lack of money is there anything wrong with that?

Answer 1

No there's nothing wrong with that. That's a great way to pay. You won't be in debt after.

Answer 2

If your son is in the Navy then he should have gone to see his Educational Service Officer (ESO) in order to get Tuition Assistance (TA) before taking the class. Tuition Assistance will pay for most of the class if not all of it depending on the cost of the class, the level of the class, and the college or university. The Military will not pay for books although there are grants available and TA won't cover most of the fees either. Your son's ESO should be able to send him in the right direction. I am currently working on a Masters degree and only a portion of my classes are covered under Tuition Assistance because of the cost of the program that I am in and because I have "computer" fees stemming from taking an on line course (this would be from the University). I pay for all of my own books and am constantly seeking out grants. Also, there are some classes that may or may not be paid for such as some vocational courses. Ask your son if he has spoken to his Educational Service Officer and what information he has received from said individual. If your son is truly looking for a college that will use his Tuition Assistance money and will give him a book grant as well then tell him to look into American Military University on line. I know of plenty of people who are paying next to nothing out of pocket and are getting a great education. The below web sites should help your son arm himself with some more information before he talks to his ESO. Also tell him good luck and that it's great that he's working on his education.

Answer 3

Thats the best way!!!

You wont have to worry about owing money and if they owe you money, youll get it back in a refund check of some sort. Youll stay out of debt and you dont have to worry about making monthly payments if your own a payment schedule.

I would still apply for financial aid or possible get a Workstudy job on campus just in case, you never know. You might owe extra or just need some extra money in your pocket since you paid upfront.

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with paying as you go. I am having to do that this year. I cannot take as many classes this fall and next spring, but I won't owe back a loan either.

Answer 5

if you have enough, i would recommend paying each semester in full. the primary reason is that you don't want to have a debt hanging over head when you get out. messing a few semesters is fine as long as you don't have the funds. try not to skip too many. it can be hard going back when you take long breaks.

Answer 6

I think if you want to do it the way you described it could take longer, but you won't have student loans to pay off. There's nothing wrong with it, really.

Answer 7

Of course not, you do what you can. If you need money you can get Finanical Aid and a job on Campus

Answer 8

i dont think there is a problem with it. at least you are smart enough to go to college. that's more than i can say for a lot of people. good luck.

Answer 9

Girl, as long as you have a desire for an education and you're working for it, it's not wrong. Keep your chin up and get it done!

Answer 10

nothing wrong at all with doing it that way, might take you a bit longer to get your degree