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What’s the best route for college education?

College is expensive yet rewarding. Should I rack up the debt and experience the college life or should I hold back and take the cheapest route to achieve my future career? #undecided #university-applications #college

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Thank you comment icon I wouldn't start college unless you have some idea what you want to do. College costs $$$ and isn't there to be "experienced." And if you change majors that will eat time and even more money! College is there for you to learn, though and you don't want to waste your time if you don't go to school. So, I would suggest if you don't have a specific interest then I would suggest you build your skills by working a job, attending a local community college or learning online like https://modernstates.org/ (free!) or https://lumerit.com/. Philip Tolbert
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Paul’s Answer

Who says it has to be one or the other? Why can't it be both? It isn't always necessary to rack up a lot of debt to fulfill your college dreams. For starters, attending 2-yrs at a community college and then  transferring your credits to a 4-yr institution will save a lot of money. In addition, you may qualify for financial aid which may include grants, scholarships and work study which will help defray costs.  You should also look at schools in-state since the tuition for an in-state student is less than for an out-of-state student.


I don't know what your future career may be but if you plan carefully and do some research you should be able to accomplish your goal and save money. Good luck.

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Gloria’s Answer

I would agree with the other answer that it does not have to be one or the other. When you go to college, you have to balance expenses for school with those experiences that you want. So say you want to experience living on campus, maybe you should only do that your junior and senior year. That will allow you to take your basic classes cheaper by going to Junior colleges. Plus junior college allows you to learn how to handle college. College life and work is very different from high school. There is a level of complexity to college that you will need to learn and be comfortable with. That can be very stressful to anyone who has never experienced it before. I know my first year at college away from home was very difficult, especially learning to live in a new place along with learning how to handle college life. Also, if you are worried about expenses, make sure to apply for scholarships. Even partial scholarships will ease any burden on cost. Also make sure to work while you are in school. That can bring you much needed money, give you work experience, and help you create friendships in college.
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