4 answers
Jordan
Student
Moravia, New York
1
Question
Asked
440 views
How can college be more affordable?
I am a high school senior and I am nervous to go to college because of the expenses. Is there ways to make college cheaper and not be in debt for a while after school?
Login to comment
4 answers
Aisha Taylor
Mortgage Closing Specialist
454
Answers
Detroit, Michigan
Updated
Aisha’s Answer
Here are some practical ways to cut down on education costs:
1. Enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses during high school. These can potentially help you bypass certain introductory-level college courses, thereby reducing your tuition fees.
2. Begin your higher education journey at a community college. It's a cost-effective way to earn credits before transferring to a four-year institution.
3. Consider living at home while studying. This can significantly reduce expenses related to accommodation and meals.
4. Actively seek and apply for various scholarships. These can greatly assist in offsetting the cost of your education.
1. Enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses during high school. These can potentially help you bypass certain introductory-level college courses, thereby reducing your tuition fees.
2. Begin your higher education journey at a community college. It's a cost-effective way to earn credits before transferring to a four-year institution.
3. Consider living at home while studying. This can significantly reduce expenses related to accommodation and meals.
4. Actively seek and apply for various scholarships. These can greatly assist in offsetting the cost of your education.
Julien Orellana
Case Manager | Public Health Graduate Student |
15
Answers
Los Angeles, California
Updated
Julien’s Answer
While you're in your senior year, consider enrolling in some community college courses. This strategy can help you start accumulating credits towards your degree. Remember, up to 60 out of the 120 total units required for a Bachelor's degree can be transferred, though this can vary depending on the major your interested in.
Make sure to explore all the financial aid options available to you. There are numerous grants and scholarships out there, and websites like Fastweb can be a great resource. They offer a variety of scholarships, each with its own set of application requirements, but most are designed specifically for students like you.
Also, don't forget to research the universities you're interested in attending. Reach out to their financial aid offices and inquire about opportunities for grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. Participating in a work-study program can not only help reduce your tuition costs but also provide valuable job experience that will benefit you in the future as you progress through your academic journey.
Remember, every step you take now is a step towards a brighter future. I hope this information proves useful to you.
Make sure to explore all the financial aid options available to you. There are numerous grants and scholarships out there, and websites like Fastweb can be a great resource. They offer a variety of scholarships, each with its own set of application requirements, but most are designed specifically for students like you.
Also, don't forget to research the universities you're interested in attending. Reach out to their financial aid offices and inquire about opportunities for grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. Participating in a work-study program can not only help reduce your tuition costs but also provide valuable job experience that will benefit you in the future as you progress through your academic journey.
Remember, every step you take now is a step towards a brighter future. I hope this information proves useful to you.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
1793
Answers
Hong Kong
Updated
Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many students have similar question. I understand the college fees is expensive.
Below are a few suggestions:
1. Explore any scholarship on the major that you can apply
2. Explore any financial aid or loan offered by the government or college
3. Work on some part time jobs on your leisure time. Please ensure the job is suitable to you and safe.
4. Seek support from your parents
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Below are a few suggestions:
1. Explore any scholarship on the major that you can apply
2. Explore any financial aid or loan offered by the government or college
3. Work on some part time jobs on your leisure time. Please ensure the job is suitable to you and safe.
4. Seek support from your parents
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Chris Lenart
Network Architecture
2
Answers
Ashburn, Virginia
Updated
Chris’s Answer
There are several options to reduce the amount of expenses for a college degree.
The first is if you plan to get a four year degree, take your lower level courses at a two-year/community college. This will also help reduce expenses if you can live at home and commute to the local college. Commuting from home is also an option if you attend a four year university close to home.
Going to a public school in your state, New York in your case, will be less expensive overall compared to out of state tuition or a private university whether it's in New York or another state.
When you've narrowed down where you want to attend, inquire about grant and scholarship opportunities. You don't need high standardized test scores to apply and receive some aid. Anything helps, and it doesn't hurt to apply.
One thing I want to emphasize as well is that very few careers are going to consider where you obtained your degree, as long as it's an accredited college/university. A well known public university will be fine, even if you took classes at a nearby community college before transferring.
The first is if you plan to get a four year degree, take your lower level courses at a two-year/community college. This will also help reduce expenses if you can live at home and commute to the local college. Commuting from home is also an option if you attend a four year university close to home.
Going to a public school in your state, New York in your case, will be less expensive overall compared to out of state tuition or a private university whether it's in New York or another state.
When you've narrowed down where you want to attend, inquire about grant and scholarship opportunities. You don't need high standardized test scores to apply and receive some aid. Anything helps, and it doesn't hurt to apply.
One thing I want to emphasize as well is that very few careers are going to consider where you obtained your degree, as long as it's an accredited college/university. A well known public university will be fine, even if you took classes at a nearby community college before transferring.