This was really helpful for me, my parents are trying to get me to go to a community college but they’re not exactly the best people to be around for my health and mind set so I’m going to a college far away and trying to figure out how to pay for it by myself
Girl I just have to applaud you for your determination to go to college while working to pay for it! it’s comforting to know for people like me, I always make myself feel miserable and cry because I’m working my ass off just to pay for college meanwhile some others have it easy and get full ride scholarships. I just get really sad because I feel like a disappointment to my parents because I couldn’t achieve a scholarship and instead paying for it all. I’ve been able to pay off every semester when payments due and no debt rn, I hope it’s worth it in the end. Update! I finally got a books and tuition scholarship at my college in exchange for me tutoring 15 hrs a week, I’m so happy, the amount of times I would cry every time I saw my school bill 😭I’m just so relieved that now I can save more money. Good luck to everyone.
@@osuagwuonyekachi9115 my college offers free tutoring services and any student can apply that has achieved good grades in those subjects, I just filled out the application went in for an interview and I got it! It really depends, I’m not sure if its the same at other colleges but look into it.
People need to understand that its possible to do it without student loans, and one way is getting all your basics done at a community College thats in your area. My locals community Colleges credit price for living in the area is only $52 a credit! While the university in my area is $209 a credit! The one credit at my university could pay for a whole class at my community college!
Luckily for me, I still got the "quintessential" college experience because I completed my associates in high school. I recommend this path to anyone young enough that has that option available to them. $79 a credit at my local community college during high school sure was better than the $1,000+ per credit that I'd have to pay at my university.😭
i just want to share this little piece of advice if you are still in highschool look into dual enrollment! My local community college offered class without tuition for highschool students! being able to knock off a semester or 2 by taking classes still in highschool will save you so much money!
I've done classes before my Senoritis burn out and it was a dream. I plan on doing them next summer with my grants and maybe some more scholarships so I can get the heck outta school
You are a hustler and you grind. You will do well in life. Paying for college expenses is a challenge, but with creativity, discipline, and a solid work ethic, there are many ways to minimize how much debt you graduate with. People like you won't graduate with "crushing student debt." I don't see you as privileged. If you were privileged, you wouldn't need to hustle and grind. You have a good head on your shoulders and any potential employer would do well to hire you. Best of luck to you!
Omg these really help! I just got into college, and for the first semester I am supposed to pay $6000, but I managed to get myself a scholarship and now I only need to pay $1500! Maybe it's not a lot in USA, but for someone who is from non Western countries, it helps a lot haha. Thank you for these tips! ♡
Thank you for this video! Because of my parent's situation, they financially can't contribute to my tuition, or help with loans. Having a college GPA over 3.5 in college, my grades pay my way. However, I have received more scholarship denials than acceptances, it can get really stressful. Thank you.
I have so much respect for you and your parents. You are set up for life way more than people who get everything paid by their parents. You should be really proud of yourself. Way to go!!
1) snoopy is awesome 2) I am so glad that I didn't stay at that one college I went after being bullied because I wouldve been 200,000 dollars in debt 3) financial aid is such a bitch when it comes to having a developmental disability ( it has taken me 8 years to get my bachelors and I will be graduating in May), but once you get to the age of 22 universities and colleges ( and even VESID - new york disability services) cut off your funding in so many ways. Because of my developmental disability it has taken me longer and because I didn't have the traditional high school experience no one talked to me about my future, but i had to go to college because there was no job opportunity where i lived. Luckily i just got a job and I am only 9,000 dollars in debt, but the system is askew for sure.
In Italy, if you don't have any benefit (either excellent mark or income benefit) you'll pay around 3000 € a year+ around 2000€ for the accommodation. For a European or an Italian is really hard to get why College is so expensive in America.
@@MyDriftingDesk we live in Columbus Ohio and I’m a mother of a junior in hs. She started working and she will definitely need to do a lot of this tips u are doing
My mom is paying for both of my brothers tuition because they study in our country (Switzerland) and they do a job that my mom approves of, which is studying law and economics. But because I want to study music business and because I want to move to the U.K. (that's where you truly should study if you want to study music), she won't pay for my tuition...which honestly is messed up, and plus she says "I won't allow you to move there"...well you don't decide what I do with my life🤷🏻♀️ Thank you for making this video!!
omggg, I'm so sorry about that double standard! you are SO right, it shouldn't matter what I do as long as I am happy, and she should support that. I SUPPORT YOU and YOU'RE GOING TO DO AMAZING! 💕
Im not even close to my college journey but my family keeps stressing me out with college, Putting me in so much fear abt my financial state in the future. Thank you for the tips so I could be more prepared. Time goes by so fast and I know that I have to pay for it by myself since ik how much my parents are struggling enough to pay for our home. Thankfully I have a brother that gives me great tips to help me in the future.
And here I am trying to figure out how to make 24k € for 6 years med school program!!! PLEASE GUYS SUGGEST WHAT I CAN DO , GETTING A PART TIME JOB DOESN'T PAY YOU SHIT LIKE 300$ A MONTH ... I REALLY NEED TO MAKE MONEY PLEASE
The Buckeye Affordability Grant has been my best friend! Since I receive Pell grant they pay for my tuition and the rest of my scholarships and financial aid can go to housing when I go to main campus next year
My winter break is a month long and I was planning to work but I don't think people will hire me for a month... but my summer break is almost 5 months long (according to their calendar.) Time to look for a job...
Oh my goodness,,, I am freaking out. I am a senior of high-school this year and I haven’t done anything for college. I’ve never had a job, or really done anything to prepare for college. The early action deadline is in just over a week.
My mom and I live in Indy and I’ll probably go to IUPUI. I can live with her and help her with cleaning and cooking. I have used some of your tips like asking for money, saving my money when I can, and buy used clothes. I’m 15 and I’m looking for a job, so ty for the tips.
my tuition is $700 per month/2,700 per semester. (i’m going to community college out of state) it doesn’t seem like that much but whewwwww i’m trying to figure out how i’m gonna pay it 🤦🏾♀️ i’m gonna be working but idk if it’ll be enough.
definitely work during the Summers (a lot) and save that money!! you can do it! It'll be a lot of work, but it'll be worth it to leave with little to no debt!
The college I go to is roughly 12-13k a year. I am trying to apply to as many scholarships as possible. I'm definitely trying to earn income over the summer to get some extra money.
Another little way to save a bit of money and cut corners without having to sacrifice too much is to go to a kohl’s/jc pennies thes e two are preferred but basically any large corporation clothing stores and look in the clearance. Most of the clothes on those rack are under 10.00 a piece or if you can shop in juniors or juniors plus clearance those are even cheaper and then if you ruin your clothes you will not be as upset because you didn’t spend a lot of your hard earned money on it (not that you should just not care for you clothes just the same)
Take out as many loans as you can, only eat ramen, Clean your clothes and dishes in the same water. Beg people you know for money, and food. When you are done with your paper towels dry them out and reuse them. Don't use Toilet paper. NEVER GO TO A RESTAURANT, but if you do only eat other people's leftover food. When it rains put a bag outside to catch free water. C'mon now this stuff is easy
In my city, they are giving kids free tuition to the colleges they want to go to in Michigan. I think this is amazing being in the black community and having opportunities! I have tuition covered but I need housing and they said that’s $5,000 per semester..
Currently a freshman in high school and OSU is my dream school! I'm taking the college credit plus route in hopes that I can earn an associate's degree in high school. Thank you for these tips!
I'm paying 10k a year too in the school I'm going to because I got a scholarship so I'm grateful because it's literally covering more than half of my tuition lol 😥
Okay now that really discouraged me about the usa colleges system as a international student seeking to apply for fall 2023. If I don't get a scholarship it's going to be hard.
im glad that I have my parents to help me. If for someone reason I cant pay one day I know that they got my back. Thankfully, I havent needed their help yet.
Kim Love essentially the UK government allow us to take university loans out, and then you pay them back, Including interest. I don’t know if all governments give out loans for university because i am aware some don’t, but you can also find private organisations that do the same too, and can let you loan more money. I would pay my tuition fees with a loan and then pay the loan back monthly.
@@MyDriftingDesk 😭😭😭😭 and to think i have to come up with that amount (30,000 each year) - granted im looking into amount it'll cost after loans. i'm so glad you said to look into a payment plan method, i hadn't considered it and i will definitely see if my uni offers one.
I’m planning to go to Fresno state next year if I even get accepted, do you recommend dorm or house (4 of my friends are also planning to go, so we’ll be roommates)
Unfortunately, I don't know anything about Fresno state :/ so I am not sure what would be be better for you. I would look into pricings, what you are able to afford/can do, what's better mentally, etc. and maybe talk to some students that attend Fresno to see if they're able to help you.
I am going to college in September. My first year will cost $11k and I really don't want to get loans 😩🤚🏽 My outer family isn't supportive and I don't want to stress out my mom, so I am trying to pay my own college tuition on my own 😌
Lol... haha as a high-schooler I was working my ass off to pay my rent and support a family of 7 people. Btw, all 7 were unemployed and a baby. In college I had to still drop out to pay for the family. I am seriously screwed 🙃
I honestly used my looks and started doing cosplay as a black girl and started making bank quick for mortuary school. There are a whole lotta creeps out there but Ive managed. Do I regret it? Yes. 💀 Also I dont stay on campus and community college is way cheaper, able to pay that off really quick. Then I will soon be doing a transfer so I can get my morticians degree. The best decision ive ever made.
Well, I'm doing my FAFSA and I worked and only have about 1'500 saved in my bank account. I now have to get my FAFSA verified which I have no idea how to do it and I still have to take out loans high school literally teaches you nothing about this.
I’m watching this and I’m 13 lol I have a fear I’m gonna be homeless and die on the street as a disappointment and not accomplish what I want and what my family wants for me.
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR FAMILY WANTS FOR YOU what matters is what you want for yourself and as long as you're happy that's ALL that matters!!! don't be worried, everything will work itself out!
Hey how is everything going? I pray it all goes well for you. You are very young. You have your whole life ahead of you. I agree its not what your family want. Its what you want and what is best for you.
Hey Marrisa, I'm currently in the same boat. I paid for my Associate's Degree out of pocket and I'm doing the same for my Bachelor's and it is indeed stressing knowing that we could've been done with school within the 4 year period had college tuition not be so expensive here in America. I mean we have other expenses too, like food, maintenance of your car, medical bills, etc. Question: Do you know how much money we get back when we file taxes each year when we pay full tuition, or an approximate percentage? Thanks, from NY area.
Well that depends if you're filing as an independent or as a dependent. All through college my parents claimed me so I really never got anything back (other than like $200 or $300 from my job job) so I can't speak on how much you'll get back as an independent, but I know you would get stuff back if you did file that way!
In Ireland we pay 3,000 for fees and anywhere between 3,500-7,000 for accommodation depending on where you go. That's it, for the year. Then we have grants for anyone with a single parent, with disabilities, from low income families. The fact that Americans pay that much is ridiculous.
Me a HS senior who has no savings watching this 👁👄👁 but I do have a job that I work 40 hours a week making 14$ and I’m gonna have to get a second job :)
So do you not use any federal financial aid at all? No Pell grant or seo grant?, in my state the state universities recently became tuition free for those who are residents of the state at a certain income level, and my husband and I both work so I most likely will go to the state universities and I am blessed that that has happened along with inheriting a good amount of money from my grandmother, I am planning on working and pursuing a trade of some sort like maybe cosmetology or becoming a CNA or a trade through community college first before going to a 4 year school this way I dont need to use financial aid and if anything were to happen then I can have something to fall back on.
unfortunately I don't qualify for that kind of help from the FAFSA :/ but I'm so glad to hear states are starting to do that!! I hope other states will start to follow along!!
I’m graduating in June and I have to clue on how I’m going to pay for college I really wanna go but I also don’t wanna take out loans and be in debt for the rest of my life I don’t have any family members that can help me with that either so I don’t think if imma go to college yet
that's okay!! you don't need to. there is no timeline on when you have to get stuff done. Get a job and save money for a year or a few and then go whenever you're ready! :)
Ik im asking this question very late after you posted this video but..do you know how I can become a instate student?Bc the tuition is very expensive for out of the state students?
I would recommend looking at OSU's registrar's website. It goes in depth about residency and how to qualify, what the different classifications are etc. and a test to see if you could qualify, and if you need more info their contact information is at the bottom for more help!!
yes because I was in high school so I wasn't going anywhere lol. only to work which was technically within walking distance. and car insurance was $80 a month, gas was virtually non-existent (for me), and I worked the max I could each week (waking up at 4:00am to go in before school on some days and working until 11:00pm on others) I did what I had to do. it is manageable. and especially now some of these places are paying MUCH higher than I was paid 6-7 years ago!
I will be going to a private school which to me it came $6000 without loans and about $1,500 with loans. I will still take in mind of what you mentioned in the video tho
Loans are always an option, but not the best for everyone. You could always try and save money and go later. You don't have to follow the "traditional" go to college right after high school route.
essentially yes because you don't have to pay for housing on campus, still have rent, but that's usually cheaper, and the same with the meal plan, groceries are usually cheaper. Class costs stay the same, but what you're owing the university decreases because no meal plan and no dorm room, you just pay rent + groceries on your own!
I typically work all Summer and save a semesters worth, and then I work all school year to save up the second semesters amount :) so that depends on the school you attend! I save about 10,000!
im only 12 at the moment, but what age can i start working? im planning on studying astronomy at uc berkeley and im not sure how much money i would need to pay the tuition and stuff
I'm an international student and I'm planning to go to South dakota state university and the fees etc. Is the same as yours. Do you think I can manage on my own atleast from the 2nd or 3rd year by myself due to family situations?? And are the Grants and aid given, and part time jobs any different due to the covid?? situation? Haha sorry that I'm 8 months late, awesome video^_^
Im not sure how the grants/aid is working now with Covid. That would be a great question for your school, so I would contact them to be sure. I'm also not sure if that is manageable to you because everyone is different and handles things differently. it very well could be for some people, but it could also be too much for some people. I wish you all the best!
I just don’t understand anything and my parents aren’t any help I’m trying to figure out the best things to do so I don’t kill my self financially before I even have a chance to work and earn a living and creating all these accounts and opening a bank account and getting loans and all this shit I have no clue what I’m doing and no one will help me
I'm looking at the news year 2021 ,I just saw where they're going up on rent if you live in the college campus🤨🤨 what these young people better to do is ??stay at home ,🤨🤨buy a nice computer ,go in they room go online, and graduate that way ,and save all they money ,and you won't be in debt for 15-20 years, don't nobody want to be up in them colleges no way🤔🤔 catching the virus ,now they want somebody to pay to die to get a diploma,really😂
@@MyDriftingDesk I was trying to be nice lol. But yeah, is true. I live alone with my older brother here in NY. I just graduated and I wanted to go straight to college, but unfortunately I can’t. I gotta pay rent and take care of my bills. That includes 5k to pay for my immigration lawyer. I’m planning to work full time and take as many classes as I can per semester.
I wish that I we're one of the kids that could count on their parents paying for their tuition
same :/
ME TOO!!!! Arghhh
Same lol
same ughh
Same here
This was really helpful for me, my parents are trying to get me to go to a community college but they’re not exactly the best people to be around for my health and mind set so I’m going to a college far away and trying to figure out how to pay for it by myself
I'm so glad it was helpful!! ♥️ good luck with everything!!
Omg same it’s so annoying
Wow that's my exact same situation if you ever want to talk about it you can Dm me
@@hachi7100 Where can I DM u?
same
My college pays me $500 for being in marching band and another $500 for being in pep band each year. Which I use towards school. 🤗
yeessss so lucky!!!
As a rising high school senior who's paying for her own tuition in college--this was amazing!!
aw yay!! I'm glad it was helpful for you!!
Same but it is what it is
Girl I just have to applaud you for your determination to go to college while working to pay for it! it’s comforting to know for people like me, I always make myself feel miserable and cry because I’m working my ass off just to pay for college meanwhile some others have it easy and get full ride scholarships. I just get really sad because I feel like a disappointment to my parents because I couldn’t achieve a scholarship and instead paying for it all. I’ve been able to pay off every semester when payments due and no debt rn, I hope it’s worth it in the end.
Update! I finally got a books and tuition scholarship at my college in exchange for me tutoring 15 hrs a week, I’m so happy, the amount of times I would cry every time I saw my school bill 😭I’m just so relieved that now I can save more money. Good luck to everyone.
you are NOT a disappointment!!! you are INSPIRATION for putting yourself through college to BETTER YOURSELF!! 💜💜
How ?did you apply to teach in the college ?
@@osuagwuonyekachi9115 my college offers free tutoring services and any student can apply that has achieved good grades in those subjects, I just filled out the application went in for an interview and I got it! It really depends, I’m not sure if its the same at other colleges but look into it.
People need to understand that its possible to do it without student loans, and one way is getting all your basics done at a community College thats in your area. My locals community Colleges credit price for living in the area is only $52 a credit! While the university in my area is $209 a credit! The one credit at my university could pay for a whole class at my community college!
YUP YUP YUP!!! I would highly recommend CC for the first two years THEN transfer in!!!
Luckily for me, I still got the "quintessential" college experience because I completed my associates in high school. I recommend this path to anyone young enough that has that option available to them. $79 a credit at my local community college during high school sure was better than the $1,000+ per credit that I'd have to pay at my university.😭
Period sis
i just want to share this little piece of advice if you are still in highschool look into dual enrollment! My local community college offered class without tuition for highschool students! being able to knock off a semester or 2 by taking classes still in highschool will save you so much money!
YES!! Dual enrollment over AP classes EVERY DAY!!
I've done classes before my Senoritis burn out and it was a dream. I plan on doing them next summer with my grants and maybe some more scholarships so I can get the heck outta school
You are a hustler and you grind. You will do well in life. Paying for college expenses is a challenge, but with creativity, discipline, and a solid work ethic, there are many ways to minimize how much debt you graduate with. People like you won't graduate with "crushing student debt." I don't see you as privileged. If you were privileged, you wouldn't need to hustle and grind. You have a good head on your shoulders and any potential employer would do well to hire you. Best of luck to you!
oh wow! thank you so much for this! I really appreciate it!
Omg these really help! I just got into college, and for the first semester I am supposed to pay $6000, but I managed to get myself a scholarship and now I only need to pay $1500! Maybe it's not a lot in USA, but for someone who is from non Western countries, it helps a lot haha. Thank you for these tips! ♡
aww omg that's amazing!!! any scholarship is amazing, be proud of that! 💞
Right? What a hard worker! If all students worked as hard as her we’d have nothing to worry about.
Sorry - that was supposed to attach to another comment. 😂
I just got admitted into the University of Oregon and it’s $54,000 a year..
YIKKEESSSSS
Marissa Nicole yeah, don’t remind me😒😂 I needa get all types of scholarships
Wowzers. Try to get as much aid as you can
I'm going to the u of Minnesota and my tuition is 43k after the fafsa... it did not help at all
Ucf and around 17k a year 😭
Thank you for this video! Because of my parent's situation, they financially can't contribute to my tuition, or help with loans. Having a college GPA over 3.5 in college, my grades pay my way. However, I have received more scholarship denials than acceptances, it can get really stressful. Thank you.
I'm so glad it was helpful!! You're welcome!! good luck! ❤️
I have so much respect for you and your parents. You are set up for life way more than people who get everything paid by their parents. You should be really proud of yourself. Way to go!!
thank you so much 💕
1) snoopy is awesome 2) I am so glad that I didn't stay at that one college I went after being bullied because I wouldve been 200,000 dollars in debt 3) financial aid is such a bitch when it comes to having a developmental disability ( it has taken me 8 years to get my bachelors and I will be graduating in May), but once you get to the age of 22 universities and colleges ( and even VESID - new york disability services) cut off your funding in so many ways. Because of my developmental disability it has taken me longer and because I didn't have the traditional high school experience no one talked to me about my future, but i had to go to college because there was no job opportunity where i lived. Luckily i just got a job and I am only 9,000 dollars in debt, but the system is askew for sure.
I'm so glad you are not $200,000 in debt!!!! $9,000 is much more manageable, but yes, the system is SO flawed and needs fixed.
In Italy, if you don't have any benefit (either excellent mark or income benefit) you'll pay around 3000 € a year+ around 2000€ for the accommodation.
For a European or an Italian is really hard to get why College is so expensive in America.
oh wow!! thats definitely SO different than how we do it.
The us doesnt pay taxes meaning a much better economy and free people
You're such a mature young lady..!! All your hard work will pay off. Thanks for sharing..!!
aw thanks so much!!! I really appreciate that!
@@MyDriftingDesk we live in Columbus Ohio and I’m a mother of a junior in hs. She started working and she will definitely need to do a lot of this tips u are doing
My mom is paying for both of my brothers tuition because they study in our country (Switzerland) and they do a job that my mom approves of, which is studying law and economics. But because I want to study music business and because I want to move to the U.K. (that's where you truly should study if you want to study music), she won't pay for my tuition...which honestly is messed up, and plus she says "I won't allow you to move there"...well you don't decide what I do with my life🤷🏻♀️ Thank you for making this video!!
omggg, I'm so sorry about that double standard! you are SO right, it shouldn't matter what I do as long as I am happy, and she should support that. I SUPPORT YOU and YOU'RE GOING TO DO AMAZING! 💕
@@MyDriftingDesk omg thank you so much!!🥺❤❤
Im not even close to my college journey but my family keeps stressing me out with college, Putting me in so much fear abt my financial state in the future. Thank you for the tips so I could be more prepared. Time goes by so fast and I know that I have to pay for it by myself since ik how much my parents are struggling enough to pay for our home. Thankfully I have a brother that gives me great tips to help me in the future.
I'm glad my video was helpful! ❤️ good luck!
Congrats on graduating!! I started grad school this year and the tuition bill was $90K...Managed to get my employer to pay for $70k of it though :D
thank you so much!! 💕 AND HECK YEAH!!! that's amazing!!!
And here I am trying to figure out how to make 24k € for 6 years med school program!!!
PLEASE GUYS SUGGEST WHAT I CAN DO , GETTING A PART TIME JOB DOESN'T PAY YOU SHIT LIKE 300$ A MONTH ... I REALLY NEED TO MAKE MONEY PLEASE
@@reno8494 same honestly
I’m trying to Save 50k€ for fashion school
*Wow I’m a high school senior graduating in may or June and this is amazing definitely enlightened me* 💗💯
💗💗 I'm glad it was helpful!!!
you’re so disciplined wow! inspiring❤️
omg that's such a wonderful compliment lol 💜 thank you so much
The Buckeye Affordability Grant has been my best friend! Since I receive Pell grant they pay for my tuition and the rest of my scholarships and financial aid can go to housing when I go to main campus next year
oh yes!!! that grant is a lifesaver!!!
How to apply? Is it offered for college grads
My winter break is a month long and I was planning to work but I don't think people will hire me for a month... but my summer break is almost 5 months long (according to their calendar.) Time to look for a job...
Some places do hire over winter break for holiday seasonal hours!!! so that is a thing, I would look into it if you're interested!
Oh my goodness,,, I am freaking out. I am a senior of high-school this year and I haven’t done anything for college. I’ve never had a job, or really done anything to prepare for college. The early action deadline is in just over a week.
YOU GOT THIS!!!! 💖
My mom and I live in Indy and I’ll probably go to IUPUI. I can live with her and help her with cleaning and cooking. I have used some of your tips like asking for money, saving my money when I can, and buy used clothes. I’m 15 and I’m looking for a job, so ty for the tips.
I'm glad these tips were helpful for you!!!
my tuition is $700 per month/2,700 per semester. (i’m going to community college out of state) it doesn’t seem like that much but whewwwww i’m trying to figure out how i’m gonna pay it 🤦🏾♀️ i’m gonna be working but idk if it’ll be enough.
definitely work during the Summers (a lot) and save that money!! you can do it! It'll be a lot of work, but it'll be worth it to leave with little to no debt!
@@MyDriftingDesk you are such an inspiration!
Good advice.. You are very smart about money.. I wish my 20 yr old learn how to do it
thank you!! 💖
This video is incredibly helpful! I plan to attend next year (same college) and hopefully I’ll be able to also manage paying for college!
I'm so glad it was helpful for you! ❤️
The college I go to is roughly 12-13k a year. I am trying to apply to as many scholarships as possible. I'm definitely trying to earn income over the summer to get some extra money.
GOOD LUCK!!! 🥰 its hard work, but worth it to have not as much loans at the end of it all!
hi, when did you start applying for scholarships? i’m a junior in high school and i’m wondering when i should consider a scholarship
I’m a 6th grader watching this 😂 but atleast I’m aware of this issue
at least you'll be SUPER ready!
Another little way to save a bit of money and cut corners without having to sacrifice too much is to go to a kohl’s/jc pennies thes e two are preferred but basically any large corporation clothing stores and look in the clearance. Most of the clothes on those rack are under 10.00 a piece or if you can shop in juniors or juniors plus clearance those are even cheaper and then if you ruin your clothes you will not be as upset because you didn’t spend a lot of your hard earned money on it (not that you should just not care for you clothes just the same)
yesss, I always shop at Platos Closet for all of my clothes because they're still cheap and cute!!
Very insightful, even if I live in Europe myself. Very good points and general saving tips! I'm definitely more motivated to mind my spendings
I'm glad you thought it was helpful!!!
Wow! Marissa you’re an inspiration!!:)
aww thanks so much!!
I’m not even in high school yet and I’m looking this up
welp, you're gunna be super prepared lol
same haha
Take out as many loans as you can, only eat ramen, Clean your clothes and dishes in the same water. Beg people you know for money, and food. When you are done with your paper towels dry them out and reuse them. Don't use Toilet paper. NEVER GO TO A RESTAURANT, but if you do only eat other people's leftover food. When it rains put a bag outside to catch free water.
C'mon now this stuff is easy
that's definitely what it feels like most of the time lol
In my city, they are giving kids free tuition to the colleges they want to go to in Michigan. I think this is amazing being in the black community and having opportunities! I have tuition covered but I need housing and they said that’s $5,000 per semester..
That's amazing that they're doing that for the community!! 💖 paying for college isn't fun or easy, but you got this!! good luck!!
wow you work hard girl! I really hope you the best, you deserve it❤️
omg thank you SO much 💗
Currently a freshman in high school and OSU is my dream school! I'm taking the college credit plus route in hopes that I can earn an associate's degree in high school. Thank you for these tips!
you are so welcome!!! I'm glad it was helpful!! 💜
These were really good tips! I subscribed :)
I’m glad it was helpful!!!! 💖
I'm paying 10k a year too in the school I'm going to because I got a scholarship so I'm grateful because it's literally covering more than half of my tuition lol 😥
CONGRATS on that!!!!
Okay now that really discouraged me about the usa colleges system as a international student seeking to apply for fall 2023. If I don't get a scholarship it's going to be hard.
It's definitely hard, but not impossible! ❤️
@@MyDriftingDesk Thank you for your encouragement
Thank you for your advice
of course 💕 thank you SO much
I really can’t believe the amount of money that US citizens have to spend in college. In Colombia I pay U$2000 per year...
I wish :/ it is unbelievable
Wow. Do they offer online to American's?
@@urgurl_ava Yeah, probably the Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia offers online bachelors
Thank you for sharing those tips. Very inspirational for me.
You are so welcome!💓💓
im glad that I have my parents to help me. If for someone reason I cant pay one day I know that they got my back. Thankfully, I havent needed their help yet.
That's so awesome! 💞
I’m going to University next year and it’s 21,000 a year smh 😔
ahhh I KNOWWW I hate how expensive school is ughhh
Is that what you’re paying out of pocket?
Kim Love yes and no
Kim Love essentially the UK government allow us to take university loans out, and then you pay them back, Including interest. I don’t know if all governments give out loans for university because i am aware some don’t, but you can also find private organisations that do the same too, and can let you loan more money. I would pay my tuition fees with a loan and then pay the loan back monthly.
Kim Love hope that helps x
10000 a year is really not that bad
it's a big chunk of change to come up with for 3 years on your own though lol. it's not the WORST, but still bad.
Marissa Nicole yea for sure not a small sum. I attended a private school so I no doubt understand and that was only a fraction of my tuition
@@MyDriftingDesk 😭😭😭😭 and to think i have to come up with that amount (30,000 each year) - granted im looking into amount it'll cost after loans. i'm so glad you said to look into a payment plan method, i hadn't considered it and i will definitely see if my uni offers one.
I go to a small private college... Ooohh boy it cost 15k a year and if you want to do any other costly programs 17k
I’m planning to go to Fresno state next year if I even get accepted, do you recommend dorm or house (4 of my friends are also planning to go, so we’ll be roommates)
Unfortunately, I don't know anything about Fresno state :/ so I am not sure what would be be better for you. I would look into pricings, what you are able to afford/can do, what's better mentally, etc. and maybe talk to some students that attend Fresno to see if they're able to help you.
Ooh I've always heard it's bad to have your friends as roommates. My brother was roommates with 2 of his good friends, and now he dislikes them both.
Thank you God
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 💓
I am going to college in September. My first year will cost $11k and I really don't want to get loans 😩🤚🏽
My outer family isn't supportive and I don't want to stress out my mom, so I am trying to pay my own college tuition on my own 😌
i wish the best of luck for you!!
It's hard to do, but not ~impossible~ good luck! ❤️
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
i’m having one of those late night itches to plan out my future and i’m not about to go broke now 🤸
hahaha, GO YOU!!! ❤️
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Im gunna have to pay rent and pay for college cuz I'm going out of state...
good luck!! ❤️
22000 costs the 4 years of studies in my country. (Ecuador)
YIKESSSS
Lol... haha as a high-schooler I was working my ass off to pay my rent and support a family of 7 people. Btw, all 7 were unemployed and a baby. In college I had to still drop out to pay for the family. I am seriously screwed 🙃
I'm so sorry :( it's really tough. ❤️
I honestly used my looks and started doing cosplay as a black girl and started making bank quick for mortuary school. There are a whole lotta creeps out there but Ive managed. Do I regret it? Yes. 💀 Also I dont stay on campus and community college is way cheaper, able to pay that off really quick. Then I will soon be doing a transfer so I can get my morticians degree. The best decision ive ever made.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS THE BESTTTTTT CHOICE TO SAVE MONEY OMG
@@MyDriftingDesk agreed!
College is 3 years and I'm already considering all the plans to pay for college by myself 😂✌
that's good that you're planning early!
Well, I'm doing my FAFSA and I worked and only have about 1'500 saved in my bank account. I now have to get my FAFSA verified which I have no idea how to do it and I still have to take out loans high school literally teaches you nothing about this.
NOPE!!! They should, ugh
I’m watching this and I’m 13 lol I have a fear I’m gonna be homeless and die on the street as a disappointment and not accomplish what I want and what my family wants for me.
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR FAMILY WANTS FOR YOU what matters is what you want for yourself and as long as you're happy that's ALL that matters!!! don't be worried, everything will work itself out!
Marissa Nicole omg tysm🥺❣️
Hey how is everything going? I pray it all goes well for you. You are very young. You have your whole life ahead of you. I agree its not what your family want. Its what you want and what is best for you.
hey sorry if this is an uncalled question but what was your high school GPA? and did you get any academic scholarships? great video btw!
I had a 4.8 weighted and a 3.6 unweighted GPA and I did not get any scholarships.
In Greece we don't have to pay for our colleges. Everything is free 😳
I FREAKING WISH
Hey Marrisa, I'm currently in the same boat. I paid for my Associate's Degree out of pocket and I'm doing the same for my Bachelor's and it is indeed stressing knowing that we could've been done with school within the 4 year period had college tuition not be so expensive here in America. I mean we have other expenses too, like food, maintenance of your car, medical bills, etc.
Question: Do you know how much money we get back when we file taxes each year when we pay full tuition, or an approximate percentage?
Thanks, from NY area.
Well that depends if you're filing as an independent or as a dependent. All through college my parents claimed me so I really never got anything back (other than like $200 or $300 from my job job) so I can't speak on how much you'll get back as an independent, but I know you would get stuff back if you did file that way!
In Ireland we pay 3,000 for fees and anywhere between 3,500-7,000 for accommodation depending on where you go. That's it, for the year. Then we have grants for anyone with a single parent, with disabilities, from low income families. The fact that Americans pay that much is ridiculous.
it honestly is so ridiculous....I hate it here 😩
Me a HS senior who has no savings watching this 👁👄👁 but I do have a job that I work 40 hours a week making 14$ and I’m gonna have to get a second job :)
Good luck!!!
So do you not use any federal financial aid at all? No Pell grant or seo grant?, in my state the state universities recently became tuition free for those who are residents of the state at a certain income level, and my husband and I both work so I most likely will go to the state universities and I am blessed that that has happened along with inheriting a good amount of money from my grandmother, I am planning on working and pursuing a trade of some sort like maybe cosmetology or becoming a CNA or a trade through community college first before going to a 4 year school this way I dont need to use financial aid and if anything were to happen then I can have something to fall back on.
unfortunately I don't qualify for that kind of help from the FAFSA :/ but I'm so glad to hear states are starting to do that!! I hope other states will start to follow along!!
Just to let you know if you can’t go home for summer you can work at a summer camp cause a lot pay you and let you live there for free(just saying)
true that!
I want to go to Ohio State but they estimated $52,000 a year :/
yup :/ they're quite expensive.
I’m graduating in June and I have to clue on how I’m going to pay for college I really wanna go but I also don’t wanna take out loans and be in debt for the rest of my life I don’t have any family members that can help me with that either so I don’t think if imma go to college yet
that's okay!! you don't need to. there is no timeline on when you have to get stuff done. Get a job and save money for a year or a few and then go whenever you're ready! :)
Ik im asking this question very late after you posted this video but..do you know how I can become a instate student?Bc the tuition is very expensive for out of the state students?
I would recommend looking at OSU's registrar's website. It goes in depth about residency and how to qualify, what the different classifications are etc. and a test to see if you could qualify, and if you need more info their contact information is at the bottom for more help!!
When you worked at McDonalds during sophomore year of high school, that was enough to pay for gas, monthly car insurance, AND save money?
yes because I was in high school so I wasn't going anywhere lol. only to work which was technically within walking distance. and car insurance was $80 a month, gas was virtually non-existent (for me), and I worked the max I could each week (waking up at 4:00am to go in before school on some days and working until 11:00pm on others) I did what I had to do. it is manageable. and especially now some of these places are paying MUCH higher than I was paid 6-7 years ago!
As someone trying to go to uni in uk from a country where currency is 5 times lower: that's seems super cheap
yiiikkeessss
I will be going to a private school which to me it came $6000 without loans and about $1,500 with loans. I will still take in mind of what you mentioned in the video tho
I hope it was helpful!! good luck!
@@MyDriftingDesk yesss, ofc! 😀
Can international students use the TOPP at OSU?
yes international students can use TOPP!
@@MyDriftingDesk Thank you.
@@MyDriftingDesk Another thing, can students sub-let their rooms on campus, or does the Uni prohibit that?
you can't sublet rooms ON campus, so in the dorms. only off campus like apartments etc. are allowed to sublet.
What if you have a hard time paying for a community college?
Loans are always an option, but not the best for everyone. You could always try and save money and go later. You don't have to follow the "traditional" go to college right after high school route.
Wait so once you’re and upperclassmen at OSU it costs less than if you’re a freshman?
essentially yes because you don't have to pay for housing on campus, still have rent, but that's usually cheaper, and the same with the meal plan, groceries are usually cheaper. Class costs stay the same, but what you're owing the university decreases because no meal plan and no dorm room, you just pay rent + groceries on your own!
the tuition at my school is 90k a year its a real bruh moment... luckily I'm 90% scholarshipped but I can't imagine what its like for those who aren't
it's definitely rough for folks without scholarships :/
How much would you save up to go to college? Like what would be a good amount to save up too?
I typically work all Summer and save a semesters worth, and then I work all school year to save up the second semesters amount :) so that depends on the school you attend! I save about 10,000!
@@MyDriftingDesk Ty
Hey I’m an international student and I really want to get into UCLA but the cost is to high... do you have any tips?
this whole video would be my tip!! ❤️
Hey! So say dorm housing is $1,300 and I share with 1-4 people, do we all split that or is that what I have to pay as an individual?
It depends on the school and how they decide to list their prices. OSU will list prices of the dorms PER PERSON on their website.
im only 12 at the moment, but what age can i start working? im planning on studying astronomy at uc berkeley and im not sure how much money i would need to pay the tuition and stuff
It's different for every state, so I would google the minimum working age in your state and you'll find info there!
I want to go to dhaka university,it is most cheap and good university in our country
Good idea!
I'm an international student and I'm planning to go to South dakota state university and the fees etc. Is the same as yours. Do you think I can manage on my own atleast from the 2nd or 3rd year by myself due to family situations?? And are the Grants and aid given, and part time jobs any different due to the covid??
situation?
Haha sorry that I'm 8 months late, awesome video^_^
Im not sure how the grants/aid is working now with Covid. That would be a great question for your school, so I would contact them to be sure. I'm also not sure if that is manageable to you because everyone is different and handles things differently. it very well could be for some people, but it could also be too much for some people. I wish you all the best!
@@MyDriftingDesk thank you so muchh:)
hats off to everyone paying fees going to college doing job this shit is damm difficult
it really is hard omg. SHOUT OUT TO EVERYONE!! ❤️
How much money is it for 4 years average at ohio state?
This video: ua-cam.com/video/Zt70zukYiXA/v-deo.html is how much my degree cost from OSU! :) I hop it's helpful!
In Germany, you don’t pay for the college, but for the books and stuff :)
oh wow!! That would be so much cheaper lol
Marissa Nicole yeah :D
omg love ur intro how do you do that
thank you!! 💜 I hope this is helpful! : ua-cam.com/video/HuDV_SmnYzE/v-deo.html
Thanks!!
I just don’t understand anything and my parents aren’t any help I’m trying to figure out the best things to do so I don’t kill my self financially before I even have a chance to work and earn a living and creating all these accounts and opening a bank account and getting loans and all this shit I have no clue what I’m doing and no one will help me
I am so sorry. all of it is VERY confusing. good luck 💕 use your financial aid office at school as MUCH as possible, they're there to help!
Here after I found out that I have to pay 2k for my remaining balance 😭😭😭
YUP, good luck!
I'm looking at the news year 2021 ,I just saw where they're going up on rent if you live in the college campus🤨🤨 what these young people better to do is ??stay at home ,🤨🤨buy a nice computer ,go in they room go online, and graduate that way ,and save all they money ,and you won't be in debt for 15-20 years, don't nobody want to be up in them colleges no way🤔🤔 catching the virus ,now they want somebody to pay to die to get a diploma,really😂
honestly, with everything going on, I would agree. Get an online degree, save your money!
GUYS IM STRUGGLING I CAN'T GET A LOAN CUZ IM A MINOR AND I DON'T HAVE A COSIGNER LOL I MOVE IN IN 13 DAYS PRAY FOR ME
AAHHH GOOD LUCK!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Do you reply this far back? Lol.
Yes I do 😂😂
If you don’t need to take loans DO NOT TAKE THEM!!! They will follow you into Adulthood!!! They aren’t fun!
^^ agreed. If you don't need them, don't take them out unnecessarily.
U are talking too fast
You can change the video speed & slow it down if you can’t keep up 🫶🏼
save save save get a job dont spend
yup!
Bruh, she literally did everything to pay for her school and starts the video by saying “ I’m privileged”.🥲
I am definitely more privileged than others in this situation, even though I paid for my own college 💕
@@MyDriftingDesk I was trying to be nice lol. But yeah, is true. I live alone with my older brother here in NY. I just graduated and I wanted to go straight to college, but unfortunately I can’t. I gotta pay rent and take care of my bills. That includes 5k to pay for my immigration lawyer. I’m planning to work full time and take as many classes as I can per semester.