I'm a part time college student who studies Computer Science and works full time as a junior mobile developer in New York City for an air travel company. I am currently half way through my undergraduate degree due to family issues and simply because I work the whole week. Even so, courses at Brooklyn College where I go to have the worst schedules for some of the major classes. It seems as if college is for the person with a family backbone and I'm struggling a bit as I do not have such support.
Are there any resources available for me so that way I won't delay with college so much while being able to work full time?
posted by antgly
on Jun 2, 2013 -
12 answers
Job hunting and money hacks for less-than-shoestring budget while returning to school? Help me not become a fatality of class warfare. Very complicated and snowflakey stuff inside.
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posted by Ephelump Jockey
on Jan 1, 2013 -
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Would it be acceptable if we ask people to deposit money into an account for our son's education instead of giving gifts?
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posted by no bueno
on Nov 9, 2012 -
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My situation is as follows: I graduated from high school in 2008. I have since been taking classes very part-time working towards a B.S. in Biochemistry. I do not have any student loan debt and have been working in retail. The problems:
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2012 -
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I go to an elite college. My parents won't pay my living expensives. My work study pays almost nothing. Help!
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posted by camcol
on Jul 29, 2011 -
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I need to find student loans in order to go back to college in September, but my parents have terrible credit and I can't find an alternative cosigner. I don't know what to do.
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posted by JimBennett
on Jul 11, 2011 -
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I've been selected for federal verification by my school's financial aid office, and my Mom is refusing to provide the documents. I need to make $4300 in the next few months in order to stay in school. What are my options?
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posted by biochemist
on Jun 29, 2011 -
40 answers
How do i preserve my relationship with my mother while still making decisions she doesn't approve of?
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posted by becomingly
on Apr 26, 2011 -
33 answers
If you were 22 and making a good amount of money at a new job for the first time, what would you be doing now to have a better life later?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 12, 2011 -
59 answers
Is it normal for a college to not refund someone if they have paid above the cost of tuition and fees?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 28, 2010 -
18 answers
I should probably talk to a therapist, but what can I do ON MY OWN regarding general distaste for my life complicated by apathetic depression? Wall of text inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 20, 2010 -
19 answers
After doing pretty poorly at a four year university and having been kicked out for leaving their religion, how should I go about judging community colleges to attend?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 21, 2010 -
19 answers
I blew $20,000 of my parents' money in a decision that I've admitted to them was the most unforgivable, shameful thing I've ever done. How do I make this right?
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posted by gacxllr9
on Jun 11, 2010 -
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I'm in college, have no income and I'm pretty close to being homeless. Is there anything I can do to get more financial aid from my school (which would cover housing/food/etc)?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 19, 2010 -
37 answers
I have ~$100K in student debt...from undergrad. A very long story with legal, emotional and financial questions after the jump.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 18, 2010 -
32 answers
Isolation but saving a few thousand dollars and some time but rushing the college experience and moving on before I can figure out what I want to do or take it slow?
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posted by Nighthawk3729
on Aug 6, 2009 -
20 answers
Community college: am I asking all the right questions for my soon-to-be-senior daughter?
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posted by dzaz
on Aug 6, 2009 -
37 answers
What are the best investment habits for a college student with decent income to get into, in order to maximize yield in 3 years?
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posted by Ricket
on Aug 2, 2009 -
12 answers
I'm trying to go back to school. I have bad credit, some unpaid debt, and cannot afford any classes without help... Help!
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posted by itsacover
on Jul 10, 2009 -
9 answers
Writing a finance 'book' for my niece...What do you know now about money that you wish you knew at 17? What have you learned the hard way?
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posted by nineRED
on Apr 8, 2009 -
75 answers
I'm an Environmental Policy & Planning Major (3rd year). I've been applying to internships over the past weeks for Spring and Summer positions. Great news: I've already been accepted to Greenpeace's "Organizing Term" and I have two other positions I will soon hear a yes/no on for Spring.
Bad News: The Greenpeace Organizing Term program will cost me $4000. The program itself is an intensive mix of activities, virtually on a full-time basis (for 2 months of summer, out of 3), including classroom trainings, expeditions to other states (as well as another country for meeting with other international activists), media trainings, and some readings. All of it is included with the cost (including flight/transport/food for a week).
What to do? (More in the extended explanation):
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posted by Risiko
on Feb 14, 2009 -
13 answers
How can I consolidate my PRIVATE student loans, to make my financial life a little easier?
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posted by SansPoint
on Jan 29, 2009 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a way to pay for school using scholarships. I've applied to dozens of scholarships from places like fastweb to no avail. Are there any other places I should try? Tips and advice on writing and finding scholarships is welcome
posted by BoldStepDesign
on Jan 10, 2009 -
9 answers
This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths.
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posted by msposner
on Nov 11, 2008 -
3 answers
How does one make the transition between "college student" and business professional" without being wasteful?
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posted by DonSlice
on Sep 6, 2008 -
23 answers
I am looking for the best general student loan company. What are your experienes with specific student loan companies?
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posted by Black_Umbrella
on Jul 3, 2008 -
3 answers
I am 21, male, and I'm pretty bored with life, I feel stressed about doing nothing. I am having trouble figuring out what it is I really want to do with all of the time I have right now, and I've definitely been stagnating. Give me some advice!
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posted by thegmann
on May 8, 2008 -
19 answers
How can I set up a system for allowing fraternity members to pay their dues by credit card without shelling out cash for a service? Any legal issues?
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posted by deeman
on Nov 15, 2007 -
7 answers
As a college student in a dorm room with a large amount of free time, how can I make money?
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posted by DMan
on Nov 11, 2007 -
21 answers
How do I help my girlfriend make sure her daughter has the resources to pursue a college education?
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posted by kbanas
on Oct 8, 2007 -
17 answers
60 Minutes last evening had a devestating report on the biggest college lending company, Sallie May. Seems they make money when loans plus interest returned; if defaulted, the govt pays tab; and additionally they own the collection agencies going after--relentlessly--those in default.
Any suggestions for a superior or decent outfit from which to borrow college money for my son, who goes off to college in the Fall.
posted by Postroad
on May 8, 2006 -
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College is expensive. I'm resigned to accumulating a certain amount of debt, but I'm increasingly afraid I may not make it through four years with my credit rating intact. I'm quickly becoming cynical about the high price of education in America. Advice?
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posted by pullayup
on Jan 14, 2006 -
35 answers
Two-part question about money and spending per semester: first part for college students, second part for those in the post-collegiate working world.
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posted by limeonaire
on Dec 16, 2005 -
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I'm a full-time college sophomore. I'm working full time, 35 hours a week, to try and make ends meet but I'm having a hard time. I know there was another thread on loans earlier, but my situation is different.
The disbursement I get from the federal student loan programs is not enough to cover my tuition itself, and the extra cost of room, board, books and other necessities is eating in and I'm beginning to run up serious credit card debt. My parents make enough money to keep me from getting grants or financial need scholarships, but they will not help me with school, nor will they co-sign a 3rd party loan. I live in a very cheap apartment and take the bus to school, and I've cut food and entertainment expenses to the minimums. I talked to the financial aid office and they said that there was nothing they could do except offer me a position on campus (for less hours and the same money as my current job) or give me a list of 3rd party loan providers. I called the providers, but they all rejected me because I'm too young (21), single and don't have a cosigner.
What do I do? I feel like I'm being punished for trying to go to school.
posted by anonymous
on Jan 27, 2005 -
59 answers
FinanceFilter: I recently experienced the wonderful epiphany of 'college student = poor' as I finished paying bills and checking my bank accounts today. It seems that I've spent almost all of my summer job savings, and by February 1st I will have the grand total of approximately $12 to my name.
My basic question is:
what should I know before taking out student loans? I'm looking for personal experiences, warnings, recommendations, etc. I want to make sure I do this right so a few years from now I won't be posting an AskMe question about trying to get out of my many-times-deferred loans. I'm not hardcore set on taking out student loans, but it's an option that seems favorable at first glance and has been recommended and pursued by many of my friends. [MI]
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posted by ElfWord
on Jan 26, 2005 -
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