I got a full ride to West Chester, and almost went there until I got accepted to Quinnipiac. I'm going to state school now and I despise it. Not at all because it's a state school but because it's run absolutely terribly. I'm going to end up graduating with about 30 extra credits because my "advisor" is just a professor reading a sheet that says what classes I need and messed up majorly. Not that it matters to me because I'm older but the president took away all student activities, student government, clubs, and events so for a kid fresh out of HS it's like the worst school to go to ever.

I actually liked the school, but it didn't compare to the other, which was gorgeous and my HS crush was president of the class ahead of mine which def persuaded my decision. I ended up throwing 30k for that year in the garbage but I can't take that back so w/e

I graduated at 50+. Student loan/college system is a fucking scam

 

Originally Posted by jesterwords

Ohio State, Virgina Tech, UNC

 

Originally Posted by FenwayKing

obv not saying anyone itt is doing this but one of my friends from high school got into William & Mary, University of Fla, Seattle University, etc. She obviously couldn't afford to pay the costs by herself and her parents refused to pay for it either; instead they chose to remodel their home and the dad bought himself a new car for nearly the equivalent cost. They told her to take student loans or she could go to the local community college. That kind of stuff is just fucking mindblowing. THAT is what I have a problem with; not poor parents telling their kid they can't afford to send them to X school

That's one of the most fucked up things I've ever heard.

Uncle Sam aka the taxpayers paid for me. My work is paying for my MBA. You law dogs- join the army. They will pay for your schooling and you get to be an officer. Good stuff.

 

Originally Posted by BigDShaggyJ

just 92k in principle balance, about 108k now, I started college in Sept 03.
what a joke- they give student loans to legit anyone, guaranteed the next big financial crises in America will be the collapse of the student loan industry

qft

I paid the 13k i owed 6 months after college. My wife, is still paying her and still owes 57k

I don't think its a parents obligation to pay for their kids' college. I am sure I will pay my kids, but I'm not making my parents feel guilty for not paying mine. I probably won't pay 40k a year for five years of art history at Ivy U., however.

I think the job comparison would work if you were working at a job where you were around an age cohort that was largely the same as you were, like a restaurant/bar (which are generally pretty social). I know a decent amount of OT'ers have traveled around (I spent a summer abroad before heading off to college and it was awesome) but again, I don't know if your average, run-of-the mill kid could handle the responsibility. College provides an arena where you can make mistakes, learn from them, and move on with your life (in a general sense of course.) I also believe that you get out of your college experience what you put into it.

I think setting your kids up with savings, investments a solid work base, etc. is great, but paying for your child's education out right? I've seen too many people I went to school with dick around and waste years of school because it was on mommy and daddy's dime. I payed for my school and you better believe I attended every class. It is good life experience to have to work for it, are you going to give your kids the down payment for their first house too? My daughter (4 months old) has a savings and an education savings plan/account, but beyond that she will work for what she gets, and appreciate it in the long run, just like I did.

 

Originally Posted by Xmas32

As long as your in CA for longer than a year prior to applying for school, you're good to go.

Yea i knew there was some sort of stipulations like that, but i didnt look up what they were. Wasnt sure if it was 6 months or a year. If its a year, id be good come november.

I'm paying out of pocket now for school and don't mind it at all compared to what I've given Uncle Sam over the years. I think it helps if you go to a University you like/proud of. Been a die hard fan of mine, my Dad got his masters here, brother got his masters here, so I don't mind getting screwed $ wise since it's going to a better cause than my tax $ prolly went to.

Also, bigger more expensive schools have so many clubs, organizations, and networking oppurtunities that if you get inolved with, you realize your tuition is a steal! Lot of schools also have amazing study abroad oppurtunities. The most you pay is IN STATE tuition if you went somewhere like Prague or London. Go somewhere like Costa Rica, and it can be as low as 200$ a semester + all your living expenses obv. Sick as it sounds, I'll prolly just stay in school until I run out of poker savings and then do whatever career I have the most credits toward lol

 

Originally Posted by shooterkr

I think setting your kids up with savings, investments a solid work base, etc. is great, but paying for your child's education out right? I've seen too many people I went to school with dick around and waste years of school because it was on mommy and daddy's dime. I payed for my school and you better believe I attended every class. It is good life experience to have to work for it, are you going to give your kids the down payment for their first house too? My daughter (4 months old) has a savings and an education savings plan/account, but beyond that she will work for what she gets, and appreciate it in the long run, just like I did.

bingo. I'm going to tell my kids someday(if college system is still like this) to either move abroad and travel or get an apartment near a big school with some friends and work for 1-3 years. When you're writing checks for your education take it way more seriously and get more involved so as to get your moniez worth

Jester you went to WCU, as in Western Carolina?

sorry I'm still confused, saw you said NC above, what college in NC

i feel ya, both my sisters graduated from UNC, great school, I graduated from ECU, went there to play basketball and left a pro poker player lol, still to this day have no clue how I got out of their with a degree....unfortunatley I didn't start doing well in poker till my senior year of college and so I had to pay for 4 years of school with loans....being that I came from a poor family I had no clue what to do with a lot of the intial money I won, wish more than anything I could go back in time and pay off those school loans instead of blowing it on traveling the circuit and lighting $$ on fire in a multitude of ways