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Should I go the hard route or the easy one?

I got into a university, but I have no money for that school. However, I already admitted to it and declined all of my other schools because I thought I had note time to find the money. But, they want the initial payment this week. I also signed up for a school in my state, but it won't get back to me before I have to turn in my money for the other school. Should I stick with my state school even if I don't know if they'll accept me or not. Or should I pay my initial payment and hope for the best. #college #university #money #scholarships #help #advice #financial-aid

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Joel’s Answer

This is really going to be a personal choice for you. Some considerations for you (not a complete list):
1) Look long term at what each school could offer and where you would want to be based on that.
2) Think about where you really want to go.
3) Consider the upfront payment for the school you've been accepted to. Is it an amount you would be prepared to lose (walk away from) if you later get accepted into the state school and go there instead?
4) Identify now what you can afford for the next four years, you wouldn't want to take out loans, get two years in and then realise it was more than you expected and be unable to finish.
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Uttara’s Answer

Could you defer your admission for a year? That could give you time to figure out what you hear from the other school, and you may also be able to work and save some money.
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Robert’s Answer

Like others have said, a deferment might be the best choice. This will give you time to explore other universities while taking the pressure of making a timely decision off your back. I would also suggest starting out at a community college and eventually transferring. You'll be able to save money and get your core requirements out of the way. Plus, if you decide to change paths you haven't attained a massive amount of debt.
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