Monday, March 29, 2010
Kelly G. College Education: Can You Afford It?
These days it's ingrained in high school students heads that college is the best option for their future and it probably is. College graduates makes considerably more money than non-college grads but the price of tuition can be a deterrence for those willing to dedicate the next four years of their lives to school. If the price for actually attending school isn't high enough, combine that with the cost of renting an apartment or dorm, the cost of living, a car payment and book and the price is now exceedingly higher than what a college student makes at their part-time job. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have parents willing to dig into their piggy banks to make college living affordable, but do not fret! There are alternatives and options a college students can take to pay for their tuition and housing. All students living in the United States have the option of filling out a FAFSA form which determines eligibility for grants and loans. If you meet the income requirements for a grant, you basically receive free money that you are not obliged to pay back. Student loans must be repaid but can be very beneficial if used responsibly. There is no shame in taking out a loan or accepting a grant during your college years; in fact some of the most successful people in our nation made their careers possible by accepting financial aid.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
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