Is this true what my English teacher said?

Question

Ok i live in California.......In the bay area in
San Francisco......When i finish high school i want to go to a university,but not in California.......I want to go to New York.......To New York University (NYU)........Is it true that you got to pay more for university if you are from another state.I was born in California but i want to go to New York City....... she said something about California residents have to pay more for university if you go to another sate .....but im a citizen..........im kind of worried and i do really want to go to university to be a lawyer....and that means i have to start working right now and save up money..... also i have to pay rent for food ETC when i go to university.
I hope its not true

Answer 1

sadly, yes it is true. Out of state colleges cost way more. The up side is that if you become a resident of New York State then you don't have to pay the outof state price...

ohman...

Have a good day!
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Answer 2

If you go to a state school in California (like UCLA), you will get a break on tuition and may qualify for other state aid programs. This is true in any state if you go to a state run school. However, a private university like NYU or Stanford in CA will cost the same if you are a resident of New York state or somewhere else.

Start looking into scholarship programs and other sources of financial aid now. Depending on your financial situation, grades in school, and activities, you may qualify for various grants, scholarships (which you don't have to pay back) and loans (which you do). Also, most universities have work study programs that allow you to get jobs on campus to help with housing and food costs. You generally can't do this your first year, but if you become involved in your residence hall association and get some experience there, you may qualify to become a Resident Assistant and get free rent and food your junior and senior year of college in exchange for supervising student housing.

Start with your school guidance counselor who will know of local scholarship programs as well as national ones that may be able to help you out financially. Or you can search on the internet for the College Board and other organizations that have programs as well.

Also, just a thought that you didn't ask about here- but- if you want to be a lawyer, remember that you have 7 years of school to pay for and if you go to private universities and don't get scholarships you could end up $200,000 in debt, especially in NYC. When you apply to colleges, it may be good to apply to some state schools, some less competitive schools where you may have an easier time getting aide if you are a good student, as well as school's like NYU. Then you can make a full decision when you see where you are accepted and where you get the best financial aid package. Having a big name law school like will be more important than having a big name undergrad school when you go looking for employment. Look at NYU's requirements for law school (LSATs, grades, activites) and talk to admissions counselors there too. Maybe you could do a state school (away from the Bay Area) for undergrade and then go to NYC for law school.

Answer 3

Yes, there is a separate tuition rate for in state and out of state students at universities. It is not an outrageous difference though. Maybe $1000 to $1500 a semester depending on how many credits you are taking. Start looking into loans, grants, and scholarships NOW! It is never too early and if you show enough interest in a specific university, they will be very willing to help you. And talk to someone about that money you are saving because some programs may deny you funding based on savings so you want to place it in specific financial arrangements that don't let it count against you. Especially if you want to go to law school. You will need every dime of help you can get! Good for you for having a future plan and good luck!

Answer 4

Yes, it is true, You pay more if you are not a resident of the State where you attend College. If you are a legal Resident of New York State, you have nothing to worry about

You only have to pay rent if you choose not to live on NYU Campus

Are you telling us Food is Free in California?

You can save $$$$$$$$$$ by becoming a New York State Resident.

Answer 5

NYU is a private college so it'll be expensive whether or not you're a resident of NY, but yes, it's true that if you're not a resident of the state you want to attend college in, you'll have to pay more money. Look up the requirements to become a resident of another state on the state's website.

Also, look into scholarships and work on your grades to get funding. Get "The Scholarship Book" and see if you qualify for anything in there and be sure you have good SAT scores. Don't sacrifice your grades to make more money to go to a university you're not sure you've gotten into yet.

Another option is to go to a local university (I'm from CA too...CA has lots of good schools), then transfer there as a Junior. It'll cost less money, but you'll still get your degree from NYU assuming you've gotten in.

Answer 6

State colleges have only a token tuition for residents of that state. Others pay a lot more. So, yes, if you went to NY to a state college, you'd pay more than those from NY.

Private colleges are really expensive.

There are a lot of public colleges in California, why not go to one of them?

You need to do you undergraduate work before law school; you can do that anywhere.

Then you can choose the law school based on which is best for you.

(Hello, I'm waving at you from across the bay! I went to Sonoma State University and loved it, BTW.)

I say pick one of the gabunches of colleges in the state college system here in California for your undergraduate degree.

Answer 7

Yes it is true. Education costs quite a bit more if you travel to another state... Some states have programs where it is reduced. I live in wisconsin, and they have a shared program with minnesota where wisconsin citizens can go to minnesota schools at close to the same cost as minnesota citizens, and visa versa.. Its not just california, its any state you are from. If you go to school to become a lawyer, you will make enough money to cover that. Im in the same boat as you. Look to get as many scholarships as possible, that will greatly help you out

Answer 8

Jose -

Congratulations on such high aspriations!

State schools, such as Cal State and UC do charge more for out of state students, becuase the in state students are subsidized by the State.

This is likely true for other States schools too.

Private schools such as Stanford (Bay Area) or Columbia (NYC) do not make a distinctin between in-state and out-of-state, butthey may for international students.

I am sure the guidance counselors at any of the high schools in the Bay Area would be thrilled to help you research schools and finance as early as possible! Remeber, there is financial aid available, but it can be complicated and complex, so sooner is always better!

Good Luck!

Answer 9

None of these people know what they are talking about. Out of state tuition is higher at a STATE FUNDED school because the tuition is funded in part by tax payers at these schools. NYU however, is NOT a state funded school and therefore they don't care where you come from. That doesn't mean that it is cheap though. Tuition is ~ $35000 + ~$11000 for room and board per year. Start saving.

Answer 10

Yes, unfortunately if you go to college out of state it usually is quite more expensive. You must pay full tuition rate unless you get a scholarship. NYU is a good law school, good choice. Have you checked out UVA? Check out scholarships and work programs too. If you really want to go there is always a solution. Contact the admissions office and explain your situation. They will give you a contact person and they will help you out. Don't give up the ship before you have tried to float!!