well im 18 and i have this huge problem of what i wanna do next year. Of course, i want to start college next year,but i'm not sure where to go and how to do it. My first choice is to stay at my house here and go to community college to save money, work, and get the basic credits such as English, etc. Then when i'm done with the year or two of community college, i will go to a university outside of town. When i turn 21 and get my inheritance money (42,000), i will be able to pay back the 2 years of expensive loans for university. My second choice is to go straight to a university after high school for the 4 years. the good thing about it is i can start a new life, make new friends, and turn away from the boring life here. the bad thing is that if i go to a 4 year university i will have to pay ALOT of expensive loans back. Also, i wont have time for a job either to make money, which i desperatly need. university is also good on job applications.
p.s.- money ruins everything.
2007-12-09 17:54:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think you have already answered your question. Although your social life may be postponed for two years, it would be a wiser investment to go to community college first then transfer. As long as you're going to school (whether it be at a JC or university) it will look good on a job application. The only time it will matter is when you are applying for your career. Think about it, do you really want to spend so much money on GE courses? Like you said, money ruins everything.
2007-12-09 18:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kitvamps 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try and apply to 4 year schools you like, and look for scholarships. Some schools have merit scholarships and grants, even some specifically for students in financial need.
Websites like FastWeb & PrincetonReview have a scholarship search. Also, some expensive private schools have given up loans for students, so all the financial aid given is grants/scholarships and covers up to 100% (tuition and housing, and, if you get external scholarships, even extra!). (This way, you might even get to invest your inheritance and use that money or the interest earned on that money for yourself/your future, rather than paying off loans).
You can always apply to your community college, if you don't like the financial aid you get from the other places you applied.
Good luck!
2007-12-10 02:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by korkypine23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wouldn't have time for a full-time job, but most college students do work part-time, and you have summers to make money as well. If you are qualified to go to a good college, don't let money stand in the way. It sounds like you have more money available to you than do most students anyway, what with the inheritance.
2007-12-10 02:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Community college!!! oh my gosh do that first! I am at one right now, and it only costs me about $4000 a year rather than like 8 or 9 thousand. Since I stay at home its more investing. Yeahh community college might not be there to make tons of friends, but at that point in your life you should be focused on studying, not partying. :) its not that bad actually :D
2007-12-10 11:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always say to go with community college. It is definately a better place to start. You will get so much more out of your education. Community college isn't just a place for "non-traditional" students or for people that couldn't get into a university anymore. More and more young people are choosing to start at CC. I'm so glad I started that way.
2007-12-10 02:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by Froda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋