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How did you pay for college?
I am a 22 year old college dropout and I've recently realized that I feel the need to go back to school and graduate. I have almost no credits, maybe 10 or so, so I'll basically be starting from scratch. Unfortunately I also don't have any money so I'd be starting with tomorrow's paycheck to save and pay for community college night classes while working during the day. I'm looking for any suggestions or stories on working while going to school (preferably full time) or how you paid for your college education. Fwiw I am hoping to get at least a bachelors degree although I am undecided in what it would be at the moment. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Re: How did you pay for college?
Are you still eligible for student loans?
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Re: How did you pay for college?
you could get really good at poker
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Re: How did you pay for college?
Unfortunately with quitting drugs and alcohol I've also decided to give up poker temporarily. I've found that the swings in poker in the past have caused me to relapse on oxy and that is the last thing that I want at this point in my life. I'm looking for any suggestions outside of poker, or just stories/advice.
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Re: How did you pay for college?
when you get your tuition bill just write it off.
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Re: How did you pay for college?
What exactly would this entail? I know what you mean, just don't exactly know how to go about it. I suppose I could ask a tax CPA, but would prefer to know if this is possible before doing so. Thanks
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Re: How did you pay for college?
I joined the National Guard, which paid 100% of my tuition at the college I go to.
Although, since you already attended college and racked up the debt, they probably won't repay that for you. I think your drug problem is more important than your debt. Maybe you should work on the former before the latter. |
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Re: How did you pay for college?
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when you get your tuition bill just write it off. [/ QUOTE ] You don't even know what a write off is. |
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Re: How did you pay for college?
I don't know, but I assume I am? A little more background information on me. My parents are fairly wealthy but will not give me any money as I have blown through over 30,000 dollars of their money meant for college on drugs (mainly oxy) and alcohol. My credit rating is probably fairly bad so I'm sure that doesn't help with getting a loan and I doubt I could get a co-signer (if that's even possible?). Any specific things anyone would need to know to help answer my OP I can provide tonight or tomorrow. Thanks
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Re: How did you pay for college?
[ QUOTE ]
I don't know, but I assume I am? A little more background information on me. My parents are fairly wealthy but will not give me any money as I have blown through over 30,000 dollars of their money meant for college on drugs (mainly oxy) and alcohol. My credit rating is probably fairly bad so I'm sure that doesn't help with getting a loan and I doubt I could get a co-signer (if that's even possible?). Any specific things anyone would need to know to help answer my OP I can provide tonight or tomorrow. Thanks [/ QUOTE ] First, congratulations on facing your addiction and doing something positive about it. Second, your credit rating has nothing to do with federal student loans, as they do not even check that. Go talk to the financial adviser at your school and get the scoop on student loans. Your parents' wealth might create a problem depending on how old you are, but this doesn't apply for Stafford unsubsidized loans, if i recall correctly. Third, would your parents be willing to pay the tuition directly for you? If they feel that they are not handing you a bunch of money directly, they might be willing to help with tuition (i.e. send a check to the school themselves)? Read the info on this site: http://www.staffordloan.com/federal-student-loans/ |
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