Ever wondered how to pay for college? Of course there are those whose parents pay for everything, but the rest of us have to find a way to make things work. Scholarships are wonderful, but they don’t usually cover all the costs of college. I am working my tail off trying to figure out ways to scrape by, without the dreaded student loans, so I’ll clue you in to some of the things I have learned with a year of college under my belt.
I’ve already talked about how to prepare to pay for college – HERE’S THE LINK
When you get to college, the most important thing, of course, will be to do well in your classes. Try to keep at least a 3.2 GPA, as this will help you so much in trying to get jobs and scholarships. It is also important to leave yourself some social time, so that you can go out, make friends and have fun!
Your first quarter or semester at college you probably won’t want to work very much (if at all). You’ll be trying to adjust to life on your own and learning how to budget your time. Once you have learned how to use your time wisely, look into getting a job.
Dining halls are an easy option, and they don’t require much time. There are lots of on-campus jobs – in the union, offices, gym, etc. Find one that you don’t hate and decide how much time each week you can devote to working. Got an hour or two between classes? Instead of lounging around somewhere to waste time, you could work in the dining hall or the French department. You could add working hours to your day, without having to sacrifice your nightlife. If you don’t really have enough time between classes, sacrifice one hour a couple nights a week and work one of the weekend days.
Consider tutoring! You can decide when and where you want to work. I love it!
During the school year you can work only a limited number of hours per week, but during the summer you can work as much as you want (provided you can find a job). I’m going to stop here for now, but there’s more to come on creative ways to earn money for school over the summer.
Hasta la vista, baby.
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