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[–] newoldwave ago 

College loans , co-signed by dear old dad, school board jobs and temp jobs every summer and school break.

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[–] revfelix ago  (edited ago)

I'm getting my piece of paper that society tells me is the main thing that proves my worth by going thousands of dollars in debt to the government of course, just like any good American.

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[–] rwbj ago  (edited ago)

You can easily get student loans without a cosigner. Just search the web for info. Private student loans are guaranteed by the federal government and can never be dismissed, even in bankruptcy. Consequently companies give them out with completely reckless abandon since it's practically 0 risk from their perspective.

The important question is to clearly lay out your goals, reasons, and world view. Most people don't realize something. Currently 74% of individuals with a STEM degree, do not work in STEM. Competition is fierce and jobs are scarcer. The whole 'STEM shortage' is a complete myth. That article, from IEEE - the premier engineering association in the US, is a must read. It has only become more true.

I could go into a lot more detail there, but the long and short of it is that an education is no longer a simple path to a comfortable living in the US. If a field genuinely interests you for reasons other than the money then by all means give it a shot. But if your motivation is money, things aren't so simple.

In my opinion one of the most attractive options now a days is going to college abroad. Most European countries offer extremely subsidized, if not free, education for all comers. Going to a top university in Germany will run you about $120 per semester. And courses are often taught in English. Add in top notch health insurance and rent and you're looking at ~$7000 a year. You could genuinely pay your way through college part time flipping burgers or err... frying schnitzel?

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[–] P8rtsUnkn0wn ago 

Did you ever fill try for FASFA loans?

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[–] Wargasm 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

MGI bill.

Anyone of sound mind and body and being less than 24 years old can get a subsidised college education, courtesy of Uncle Sam, provided that they enlist for no fewer than 3 years.

If you are dirt poor, like I was (litteral dirt floor), and you think you can hack it, go to a recruiter's office and tell them that you want a 3 year hitch in the Navy as an electrician.

While you are in bootcamp, SIGN UP FOR THE GOD DAMNED MGIB.

When you get through A-school GET IN THE JOURNEYMAN PROGRAM. This will give you the ability to be an electrician in the real world when you get out.

Do your 3 years, save up your money, and stay the fuck out of trouble. Yes, sometimes it can suck. Yes, some people will offer you drugs and you'll want to quit sometimes. Suck it up and finish. It'll be worth it.

You need an HONORABLE discharge to get full benefits.

Assuming you take this advice you should be quite set up for college. I hear the post 911 MGIB pays for FULL tuition to any college in the US.

TLDR: Enlist as an electrician in the Navy. Sign up for MGIB in bootcamp. Do journeyman program. Save money. Win.

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[–] DependasaurusRex 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Post 9/11 for me.

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[–] ConceptualMan [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I tried and got in the top rankings on the ASVAB but was denied due to a medical condition. But I agree, this is the way to go if possible!

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[–] Wargasm 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

There's always a waiver.

If you can find a doctor shady enough you can get a waiver for anything.

Or you can lie. I lied and said I was 18 when I was 17 because I needed to get the hell out. I knew lots of guys who lied about being straight to get in and a few that had asthma.

The thing about the military is winning; do whatever it takes to win. If you get in, no one will give a shit so long as you can you pull your own weight.

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[–] ScalarWhaler 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!!!! You lived through the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, raised your own brothers and sisters and my mom (and uncle), and made enough money farming and raising cattle and penny pinching every day to pay for every one of your grandkids education and more. You're my heroes forever and I can't wait to actually hang out with you again.

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[–] lord_nougat 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

I paid using American currency I obtained by doing tasks for various companies.

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[–] lord_nougat 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

No sir.

A drug GOAT!

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[–] ChillyHellion ago 

Merit-based scholarships

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